Milliliters to Kilograms Conversion Calculator
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How to Convert Milliliters to Kilograms
Since milliliters are a unit of volume and kilograms are a unit of mass, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.
Therefore, to convert between milliliters and kilograms of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.
Milliliters to Kilograms Formula
To convert a measurement in milliliters to kilograms, multiply the volume by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in kilograms per milliliter (kg/mL).
If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide the density by 1,000 to convert to kg/mL.
For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:
kilograms = milliliters × density / 1,000
Thus, the weight in kilograms is equal to the volume in milliliters times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient or material divided by 1,000.
For example, here's how to convert 500 milliliters to kilograms for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
kilograms = 500 mL × 0.7 g/mL / 1,000 = 0.35 kg
Milliliter to Kilogram Conversion Table
| Volume in Milliliters: | Weight in Kilograms of: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Milk | Cooking Oil | All Purpose Flour | Granulated Sugar | |
| 10 mL | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg | 0.009 kg | 0.005 kg | 0.008 kg |
| 20 mL | 0.02 kg | 0.021 kg | 0.018 kg | 0.011 kg | 0.017 kg |
| 30 mL | 0.03 kg | 0.031 kg | 0.026 kg | 0.016 kg | 0.025 kg |
| 40 mL | 0.04 kg | 0.041 kg | 0.035 kg | 0.021 kg | 0.034 kg |
| 50 mL | 0.05 kg | 0.052 kg | 0.044 kg | 0.026 kg | 0.042 kg |
| 60 mL | 0.06 kg | 0.062 kg | 0.053 kg | 0.032 kg | 0.051 kg |
| 70 mL | 0.07 kg | 0.072 kg | 0.062 kg | 0.037 kg | 0.059 kg |
| 80 mL | 0.08 kg | 0.082 kg | 0.07 kg | 0.042 kg | 0.068 kg |
| 90 mL | 0.09 kg | 0.093 kg | 0.079 kg | 0.048 kg | 0.076 kg |
| 100 mL | 0.1 kg | 0.103 kg | 0.088 kg | 0.053 kg | 0.085 kg |
| 110 mL | 0.11 kg | 0.113 kg | 0.097 kg | 0.058 kg | 0.093 kg |
| 120 mL | 0.12 kg | 0.124 kg | 0.106 kg | 0.063 kg | 0.101 kg |
| 130 mL | 0.13 kg | 0.134 kg | 0.114 kg | 0.069 kg | 0.11 kg |
| 140 mL | 0.14 kg | 0.144 kg | 0.123 kg | 0.074 kg | 0.118 kg |
| 150 mL | 0.15 kg | 0.155 kg | 0.132 kg | 0.079 kg | 0.127 kg |
| 160 mL | 0.16 kg | 0.165 kg | 0.141 kg | 0.085 kg | 0.135 kg |
| 170 mL | 0.17 kg | 0.175 kg | 0.15 kg | 0.09 kg | 0.144 kg |
| 180 mL | 0.18 kg | 0.185 kg | 0.158 kg | 0.095 kg | 0.152 kg |
| 190 mL | 0.19 kg | 0.196 kg | 0.167 kg | 0.101 kg | 0.161 kg |
| 200 mL | 0.2 kg | 0.206 kg | 0.176 kg | 0.106 kg | 0.169 kg |
When to Convert Milliliters to Kilograms
Milliliters and kilograms are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.
For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.
The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the volume to weight conversion.
Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.
It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]
A third application of weight and volume conversions is when shipping freight when calculating the volumetric weight for cargo and packages. Trucks, ships, and airplanes are limited in the amount of weight or volume they can transport, so if one of those quantities is known, but the limitation is on the other, then it becomes necessary to convert between the two so as not to overload the shipping vehicle.
Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Milliliter?
The milliliter is a unit of volume equal to 1 cubic centimeter, 1/1,000 of a liter, or about 0.061 cubic inches.[3]
The milliliter is an SI unit of volume in the metric system. In the metric system, "milli" is the prefix for thousandths, or 10-3. A milliliter is sometimes also referred to as a millilitre. Milliliters can be abbreviated as mL, and are also sometimes abbreviated as ml or mℓ. For example, 1 milliliter can be written as 1 mL, 1 ml, or 1 mℓ.
Since one milliliter is equivalent to one cubic centimeter, milliliters are sometimes expressed using the abbreviation for a cubic centimeter (cc) for things such as medical dosages or engine displacements.
Learn more about milliliters.
What Is a Kilogram?
One kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams, 2.204623 pounds, or 1/1,000 of a metric ton.
The formal definition of the kilogram changed in 2019. One kilogram was previously equal to the mass of the platinum-iridium bar, known as the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which was stored in Sèvres, France.
The 2019 SI brochure now defines the kilogram using the Planck constant, and it is defined using the meter and second.[4] It is equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters, or milliliters, of water.
The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for mass and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.
A kilogram is also frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a kilogram is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.
For example, an object with a mass of 1 kilogram weighs 1 kilogram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.
Learn more about kilograms.
References
- National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
- CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf
- International Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf