Convert kilograms of methanol (methyl alcohol, CH₃OH) to liters. Methanol weighs 0.792 kg per liter at 20 °C, so 1 kg fills 1.263 L.
How KG to Liter Methanol Works?
KG to Liter Methanol works by dividing the mass of methanol in kilograms (kg) by the density of methanol in kilograms per liter (kg/L). Methanol has a density of 0.792 kg/L at 20 °C (68 °F). The volume updates in real time as the weight changes.
Mass1 kg
→
÷ Density0.792 kg/L
→
Volume1.26 L
1 kg of methanol ÷ 0.792 kg/L = 1.26 L (0.33 US gallons, 0.28 UK gallons).
4 steps to convert methanol from kg to liters
Choose the direction: "kg → Liters" for mass to volume or "Liters → kg" for volume to mass.
Enter the weight in 1 of 7 mass units: kilograms (kg), grams (g), pounds (lb), ounces (oz), stone (st), tonnes (t) or milligrams (mg).
Set the liquid temperature: the converter corrects the density of methanol by 0.119% per °C (0.066% per °F) from 20 °C.
Read the volume in 1 of 13 volume units, including liters (L), milliliters (mL), US gallons (gal), UK gallons, US cups, cubic meters (m³) and oil barrels (bbl).
The converter changes the input to kilograms, divides the kilograms by the density and changes the liters to the selected output unit. The live container fills to the result, and the container row counts 1 L bottles, 2.5 L lab bottles and 20 L carboys.
KG to Liter Methanol Formula
The KG to Liter Methanol formula is liters = kilograms ÷ 0.792, written as V = m ÷ ρ with ρ = 0.792 kg/L for methanol. The formula has 3 variables:
V (volume) is the result in liters (L).
m (mass) is the weight of methanol in kilograms (kg).
ρ (rho, density) is the mass of methanol per unit volume in kilograms per liter (kg/L).
VolumeV = m ÷ 0.792
Massm = V × 0.792
Densityρ = m ÷ V
Cover the unknown value in the triangle to read its formula.
3 worked examples of the KG to Liter Methanol formula
1 kg ÷ 0.792 kg/L = 1.263 L (0.33 US gal).
10 kg ÷ 0.792 kg/L = 12.626 L (3.34 US gal).
100 kg ÷ 0.792 kg/L = 126.263 L (33.36 US gal).
The reverse formula is kilograms = liters × 0.792: 1 L of methanol weighs 0.792 kg (792 g, 1.75 lb), and 1 US gallon weighs 3 kg (6.61 lb).
Temperature correction formula for methanol
The corrected density is ρ(T) = ρ20 ÷ (1 + β × (T − 20)), with β = 0.00119 per °C for methanol. Methanol at 40 °C (104 °F) weighs 0.774 kg/L, so 1,000 kg fills 1,292.68 L instead of 1,262.63 L at 20 °C.
KG to Liter Methanol Conversion Table
The KG to Liter Methanol conversion table lists the volume of methanol in liters (L), US gallons and UK gallons for 12 masses from 0.5 kg to 1,000 kg at 0.792 kg/L. A second table converts liters of methanol back to kilograms.
kg
lb
Liters (L)
US gal
UK gal
0.5 kg
1.1
0.63 L
0.17
0.14
1 kg
2.2
1.26 L
0.33
0.28
2 kg
4.41
2.53 L
0.67
0.56
5 kg
11.02
6.31 L
1.67
1.39
10 kg
22.05
12.63 L
3.34
2.78
15 kg
33.07
18.94 L
5
4.17
20 kg
44.09
25.25 L
6.67
5.55
25 kg
55.12
31.57 L
8.34
6.94
50 kg
110.23
63.13 L
16.68
13.89
100 kg
220.46
126.26 L
33.36
27.77
500 kg
1,102.31
631.31 L
166.78
138.87
1,000 kg
2,204.62
1,262.63 L
333.55
277.74
Liters to kg for methanol
Liters (L)
kg
lb
1 L
0.79 kg
1.75
5 L
3.96 kg
8.73
10 L
7.92 kg
17.46
20 L
15.84 kg
34.92
50 L
39.6 kg
87.3
100 L
79.2 kg
174.61
200 L
158.4 kg
349.21
1,000 L
792 kg
1,746.06
Water1.00 L
Methanol1.26 L
Ethanol (Alcohol)1.27 L
Isopropyl Alcohol1.27 L
Liters in 1 kg of 4 substances. Bars longer than water mark substances lighter than water.
1 liter equals 1,000 milliliters (mL), 0.264 US gallons, 0.220 UK gallons and 33.8 US fluid ounces (fl oz), so each value in the table converts to these units by multiplication.
What Is KG to Liter Methanol?
KG to Liter Methanol is a mass-to-volume conversion that turns the mass of methanol in kilograms (kg) into the volume in liters (L), using the density of methanol as the conversion factor.
Methanol (methyl alcohol, CH₃OH) is the simplest alcohol, a toxic clear liquid made mostly from natural gas. Methanol weighs 0.792 kg/L at 20 °C (68 °F) and boils at 64.7 °C (148.5 °F).
1 kg of methanol fills 1.263 L (1,263 mL, 42.7 US fl oz).
1 L of methanol weighs 0.792 kg (792 g, 1.75 lb).
Methanol is 20.8% lighter than water, so 1 kg of methanol fills 0.263 L more than 1 kg of water.
Methanol1.26 L
Water1.00 L
Ethanol (Alcohol)1.27 L
Isopropyl Alcohol1.27 L
1 kg of 4 substances fills 4 different volumes.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) defines the kilogram (kg) as the SI base unit of mass, and the liter (L) equals 1 cubic decimeter (dm³), a unit accepted for use with the International System of Units (SI).
What Are the Uses of KG to Liter Methanol?
There are 4 main uses of KG to Liter Methanol: drum orders, biodiesel production, fuel and antifreeze and lab work.
Drum orders: A 160 kg drum of methanol holds 202 L.
Biodiesel production: Biodiesel plants add 20% methanol by volume to oil: 100 L of methanol weighs 79.2 kg.
Fuel and antifreeze: Windshield washer and racing fuel blends measure methanol in liters.
Lab work: 1 kg of methanol fills 1.263 L for chromatography and extraction.
KG to Liter Methanol returns estimates from typical density values. Weigh 1 L of the product or read the product data sheet, if the job needs an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters is 1 kg of methanol?
About 1.263 L, using a typical density of 0.792 kg/L for methanol.
How much does 1 liter of methanol weigh?
About 0.792 kg (792 g).
How many liters is 1 kg of methanol?
1 kg of methanol is 1.263 L at 20 °C (0.792 kg/L).
How many liters is a 160 kg drum of methanol?
A 160 kg drum of methanol holds 202.02 L at 20 °C.
Is methanol lighter than water?
Yes. At 0.792 kg/L it is 21% lighter than water, so 1 kg takes up more than 1 liter and it floats.