Fuel volume ↔ weight
Litres and gallons to kilograms and pounds for Jet A-1, Avgas or your own density.
Typical density at 15 °C. Fuel density changes with temperature. Use the figure on your fuel docket.
Litres and gallons to kilograms and pounds for Jet A-1, Avgas or your own density. Type in any box and the others follow.
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Frequently asked questions
›How much does a litre of Jet A-1 weigh?
About 0.8 kg at 15 °C (0.775–0.840 by specification). 1,000 L is about 800 kg or 1,764 lb.
›How much does Avgas weigh?
About 0.72 kg per litre, or 6 lb per US gallon.
›Why does my fuel docket show another density?
Density changes with temperature and batch. For load sheets use the density on the docket. Choose ‘Own density’ and type it in.
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