How the Kerosene Converter Works
The Kerosene Converter divides kerosene mass by its density at the stated temperature. The default 0.81 kg/L fits heating kerosene at 15°C (59°F).
Enter the mass
Type the kilograms of kerosene.
Correct for temperature
Kerosene loses about 0.0007 kg/L per °C; outdoor tanks in winter run denser.
Read the liters
The result shows the kerosene volume.
Check gallons
Use the table to read US and imperial gallons.
Kerosene Converter Formula
The kerosene formula is V = m ÷ ρ(T), with ρ(T) ≈ 0.81 − 0.0007 × (T − 15).
- T
- Fuel temperature, °C
Worked Examples
- At 15°C: 100 kg ÷ 0.810 = 123.46 L.
- At −5°C: ρ = 0.824 kg/L, so 100 kg = 121.36 L.
- At 30°C: ρ = 0.7995 kg/L, so 100 kg = 125.08 L.
Kerosene Converter Conversion Table
1 kg of kerosene equals 1.235 liters at 15°C. The table converts kerosene masses into metric and US units.
| Mass (kg / lb) | Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) | Imperial Gallons (imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 kg (1.102 lb) | 0.617 | 0.163 | 0.136 |
| 1 kg (2.205 lb) | 1.235 | 0.326 | 0.272 |
| 4 kg (8.818 lb) | 4.938 | 1.305 | 1.086 |
| 10 kg (22.046 lb) | 12.346 | 3.261 | 2.716 |
| 16 kg (35.274 lb) | 19.753 | 5.218 | 4.345 |
| 20 kg (44.092 lb) | 24.691 | 6.523 | 5.431 |
| 50 kg (110.23 lb) | 61.728 | 16.307 | 13.578 |
| 100 kg (220.46 lb) | 123.46 | 32.614 | 27.157 |
| 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) | 617.28 | 163.07 | 135.78 |
| 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) | 1,234.6 | 326.14 | 271.57 |
What is a Kerosene Converter?
A Kerosene Converter is a calculator that converts kerosene weight into volume using kerosene density at a given temperature.
Kerosene, called paraffin in the UK, is a distillate boiling between 150°C and 275°C. Grade 1-K kerosene under ASTM D3699 holds no more than 0.04% sulfur for indoor heaters.
Kerosene shares a base with Jet A-1 aviation fuel. Heating kerosene skips the strict additive and testing rules that apply to jet fuel.
What are the Uses of a Kerosene Converter?
There are 4 main uses of a Kerosene Converter.
Space heaters
Users convert kerosene cans into heater tank fills.
Lamps and stoves
Households convert bulk purchases into lamp refills.
Parts cleaning
Workshops convert drum weights into wash tank volume.
Fuel aid
Agencies convert kerosene tonnage into household rations.