Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter
The Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter turns kilograms of Jet A-1 into liters at 0.804 kg/L, so 1,000 kg of jet fuel equals 1,244 L.
Interactive Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter Engine
Result = Value × Factor
How Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter Works?
The Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter works in 3 steps.
- 1
Enter the fuel mass in kilograms (kg) from the load sheet or fuel order.
- 2
Keep 0.804 kg/L for Jet A-1 at 15 °C (59 °F), or enter the specific gravity on the fueling ticket (Jet A-1 allows 0.775 to 0.840).
- 3
Read the uplift in liters (L) and US gallons.
Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter Formula
The Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter formula is:
Volume (L) = Mass of jet fuel (kg) ÷ 0.804 kg/LThe reverse formula is Mass (kg) = Volume of jet fuel (L) × 0.804 kg/L.
Worked example
25 kg (55.12 lb) of jet fuel ÷ 0.804 kg/L = 31.09 L (8.214 US gal).
Fuel uplift errors have caused aircraft incidents. The 1983 "Gimli Glider" Boeing 767 ran out of fuel after crews mixed pounds and kilograms in a density conversion.
Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter Conversion Table
The Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter table converts 12 masses of jet fuel from 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) into liters (L), US gallons and Imperial gallons at 0.804 kg/L (6.71 lb per US gallon).
| Mass (kg) | Mass (lb) | Volume (L) | Volume (US gal) | Volume (Imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.102 | 0.6219 | 0.1643 | 0.1368 |
| 1 | 2.205 | 1.244 | 0.3286 | 0.2736 |
| 2 | 4.409 | 2.488 | 0.6571 | 0.5472 |
| 5 | 11.02 | 6.219 | 1.643 | 1.368 |
| 10 | 22.05 | 12.44 | 3.286 | 2.736 |
| 20 | 44.09 | 24.88 | 6.571 | 5.472 |
| 25 | 55.12 | 31.09 | 8.214 | 6.84 |
| 50 | 110.2 | 62.19 | 16.43 | 13.68 |
| 100 | 220.5 | 124.4 | 32.86 | 27.36 |
| 200 | 440.9 | 248.8 | 65.71 | 54.72 |
| 500 | 1,102 | 621.9 | 164.3 | 136.8 |
| 1,000 | 2,205 | 1,244 | 328.6 | 273.6 |
What is Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter?
The Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter is a calculator that converts aviation turbine fuel from mass to volume at 0.804 kg/L. Jet A-1 is a kerosene-type fuel with a freezing point of −47 °C (−53 °F) or lower.
Pilots plan fuel in kilograms, since aircraft weight and balance work in mass. Fuel trucks meter in liters or US gallons, so the crew converts the planned mass with the density on the fuel docket.
What are the uses of Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter: fuel uplift, weight and balance, airport storage and saf blending.
Fuel uplift
Flight crews convert planned kilograms into liters for the fueler.
Weight and balance
Dispatchers convert tank liters into aircraft mass.
Airport storage
Fuel farms convert tank volumes into tonnes for stock reports.
SAF blending
Suppliers convert sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends by mass and volume.
Jet Fuel kg to Liters Converter FAQ
How many liters is 1 tonne of Jet A-1?
1 tonne of Jet A-1 is about 1,244 L (328.6 US gal) at 0.804 kg/L.
Why do pilots use kilograms for fuel?
Pilots use kilograms for fuel: aircraft performance depends on mass, and mass stays constant while volume changes with temperature.
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