How the Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter Works
The Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter divides kilograms by density for liters, then divides by 4.54609 for imperial gallons. The result box shows imperial gallons.
Enter the mass
Type the weight in kilograms.
Enter the density
Type density in kg/L, or divide lb per imperial gallon by 10.0224.
Read imperial gallons
The result shows UK imperial gallons.
Compare with US gallons
One imperial gallon equals 1.20095 US gallons.
Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter Formula
The kilograms to imperial gallons formula is imp gal = (kg ÷ Density) × 0.219969. One imperial gallon equals 4.54609 L.
- ρ
- Density in kg/L
Worked Examples
- Water: 10 kg ÷ 1.000 × 0.219969 = 2.200 imp gal.
- Heating kerosene: 500 kg ÷ 0.80 × 0.219969 = 137.48 imp gal.
- Diesel: 1,000 kg ÷ 0.832 × 0.219969 = 264.4 imp gal.
Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter Conversion Table
1 imperial gallon of water weighs 4.546 kg (10.02 lb). The table converts kilograms into imperial gallons for 4 liquids.
| Mass (kg / lb) | Water (imp gal) | Milk (imp gal) | Kerosene (imp gal) | Diesel (imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg (2.20 lb) | 0.220 | 0.213 | 0.275 | 0.264 |
| 4.546 kg (10.02 lb) | 1.000 | 0.968 | 1.250 | 1.202 |
| 5 kg (11.02 lb) | 1.100 | 1.065 | 1.375 | 1.322 |
| 10 kg (22.05 lb) | 2.200 | 2.129 | 2.750 | 2.644 |
| 20 kg (44.09 lb) | 4.399 | 4.259 | 5.499 | 5.288 |
| 50 kg (110.23 lb) | 10.998 | 10.647 | 13.748 | 13.219 |
| 100 kg (220.46 lb) | 21.997 | 21.294 | 27.496 | 26.439 |
| 250 kg (551.16 lb) | 54.992 | 53.236 | 68.740 | 66.097 |
| 500 kg (1,102.31 lb) | 109.985 | 106.471 | 137.481 | 132.193 |
| 1,000 kg (2,204.62 lb) | 219.969 | 212.942 | 274.962 | 264.386 |
What is a Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter?
A Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter is a calculator that converts a mass in kilograms into a volume in imperial gallons using density.
The imperial gallon came from the British Weights and Measures Act 1824. The 1985 Act fixed it at exactly 4.54609 L, the volume of 10 lb of water at 62°F.
The UK, Canada and some Caribbean countries still quote fuel economy in miles per imperial gallon. Older UK heating oil tanks and farm sprayers carry gallon markings.
What are the Uses of a Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter?
There are 4 main uses of a Kilograms to Imperial Gallons Converter.
UK heating oil tanks
Owners convert delivered kg into old gallon gauges.
Fuel economy
Drivers convert fuel kg into imperial gallons for mpg.
Farm sprayers
Farmers convert chemical kg into gallon tank marks.
Historic recipes
Brewers convert old British recipes into metric.