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Converting milliliters (ml) to kilograms (kg) is not a direct one-to-one calculation like converting meters to centimeters. It depends entirely on the density of the substance. While 1000 ml of water weighs exactly 1 kg, 1000 ml of Gold would weigh 19.3 kg, and 1000 ml of Gasoline would weigh only 0.74 kg.

This tool is essential for chefs scaling recipes, logistics managers calculating shipping weights of liquid cargo, and chemists preparing solutions. It eliminates the guesswork by providing a pre-filled density database for common household ingredients and industrial fluids. You can also enter a custom density if your specific material is not listed.

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Formulas

Mass is calculated by multiplying volume by density. Since the standard unit for density is often grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per milliliter (g/ml), we must divide by 1000 to get kilograms.

Masskg = Volumeml × Densityg/ml1000

Note: 1 ml = 1 cm3.

Reference Data

SubstanceDensity (g/ml)1000 ml (1 Liter) weighs
Water (4°C)1.001.00 kg
Cooking Oil (Vegetable)0.920.92 kg
Milk (Whole)1.031.03 kg
Honey1.421.42 kg
Flour (Loose)0.590.59 kg
Sugar (Granulated)0.850.85 kg
Gasoline0.740.74 kg
Diesel0.830.83 kg
Mercury13.5313.53 kg
Glycerine1.261.26 kg
Alcohol (Ethanol)0.790.79 kg
Sea Water1.0251.025 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is only true for pure water at 4°C. Most other liquids are either lighter (oil, alcohol, gasoline) or heavier (honey, corn syrup, mercury) than water.
Yes. Density changes with temperature. Liquids generally expand and become less dense as they heat up. This tool uses standard densities at room temperature (approx 20°C) unless otherwise noted.
Yes, but with caution. The density of dry ingredients like flour or sugar varies greatly depending on how packed they are. We use "loose" or "poured" density averages for these items.
Volume changes with temperature, making it inconsistent for large-scale trading. Mass (kg) remains constant regardless of temperature, which is why converting to mass is critical for logistics and trade.