Convert Kilograms per Liter to Grams per Liter
1 kilogram per liter (kg/L) equals 1000 grams per liter (g/L).
1 kg/L = 1000 g/L
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram per Liter to Gram per Liter
- 1 kg/L = 1000 g/L
- 1 g/L = 0.001 kg/L
- Example: convert 15 kg/L to g/L: 15 kg/L = 15 × 1000 g/L = 15000 g/L
Formula
g/L = kg/L × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kg/L = 1 kg ÷ 10⁻³ m³ = 1000 kg/m³ = 1 g/cm³
- 1 g/L = 10⁻³ kg ÷ 10⁻³ m³ = 1 kg/m³
- 1 kg/L = 1000 kg/m³ ÷ 1 kg/m³ per g/L = 1000 g/L
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram per Liter definition: kilogram per liter; Gram per Liter definition: gram per liter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 0.84 kg/L converts to 840 g/L.
0.84 kg/L × 1000 = 840 g/L - A value of 1.03 kg/L is 1030 g/L.
1.03 kg/L × 1000 = 1030 g/L
Kilogram per Liter to Gram per Liter conversion table
| Kilograms per Liter (kg/L) | Grams per Liter (g/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.72 kg/L | 720 g/L |
| 0.75 kg/L | 750 g/L |
| 0.84 kg/L | 840 g/L |
| 0.92 kg/L | 920 g/L |
| 1 kg/L | 1000 g/L |
| 1.03 kg/L | 1030 g/L |
| 1.26 kg/L | 1260 g/L |
| 1.84 kg/L | 1840 g/L |
Where it's used
Kilograms per Liter are used for fuel densities (petrol ≈ 0.74 kg/L, diesel ≈ 0.84 kg/L), while grams per liter appear in gas densities (CO₂ ≈ 1.98 g/L at 0 °C). Both measure density (mass per unit volume) and mass concentration, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram per Liter to other density units
| Conversion | 1 kg/L equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram per liter to kilogram per cubic meter | 1000 kg/m³ |
| kilogram per liter to gram per cubic centimeter | 1 g/cm³ |
| kilogram per liter to gram per liter | 1000 g/L |
| kilogram per liter to milligram per liter | 1000000 mg/L |
| kilogram per liter to pound per cubic foot | 62.42796058 lb/ft³ |
| kilogram per liter to pound per cubic inch | 0.036127292 lb/in³ |
| kilogram per liter to pound per gallon | 8.345404452 lb/gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams per liter are in 1 kilogram per liter?
1 kg/L = 1000 g/L.
How do I convert kilograms per liter to grams per liter?
Multiply the value in kg/L by 1000. For example, 15 kg/L × 1000 = 15000 g/L.
Is the kg/L to g/L conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kg/L is exactly 1000 g/L.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8 (litre).
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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