Snow kg to Liters Converter
The Snow kg to Liters Converter uses 0.2 kg/L for settled snow. Fresh powder is lighter, at 0.05 to 0.1 kg/L.
Interactive Snow kg to Liters Converter Engine
Result = Value × Factor
How Snow kg to Liters Converter Works?
The Snow kg to Liters Converter works in 3 steps.
- 1
Enter the mass of snow in kilograms (kg), from a weighed sample or a roof-load estimate.
- 2
Pick a snow density: 0.05 to 0.1 kg/L for fresh powder, 0.2 to 0.3 kg/L for settled snow, 0.4 to 0.5 kg/L for wet, packed snow.
- 3
Read the snow volume in liters (L), or divide by 1,000 for cubic meters (m³).
Snow kg to Liters Converter Formula
The Snow kg to Liters Converter formula is:
Volume (L) = Mass of snow (kg) ÷ 0.2 kg/LThe reverse formula is Mass (kg) = Volume of snow (L) × 0.2 kg/L.
Worked example
10 kg (22.05 lb) of snow ÷ 0.2 kg/L = 50 L (13.21 US gal).
Snow water equivalent (SWE) equals snow depth × snow density ÷ water density. 30 cm (11.8 in) of settled snow at 0.2 kg/L holds 6 cm of water, or 60 kg per square meter.
Snow kg to Liters Converter Conversion Table
The Snow kg to Liters Converter table converts 12 masses of snow from 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) into liters (L), US gallons and Imperial gallons at 0.2 kg/L (1.669 lb per US gallon).
| Mass (kg) | Mass (lb) | Volume (L) | Volume (US gal) | Volume (Imp gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.102 | 2.5 | 0.6604 | 0.5499 |
| 1 | 2.205 | 5 | 1.321 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 4.409 | 10 | 2.642 | 2.2 |
| 5 | 11.02 | 25 | 6.604 | 5.499 |
| 10 | 22.05 | 50 | 13.21 | 11 |
| 20 | 44.09 | 100 | 26.42 | 22 |
| 25 | 55.12 | 125 | 33.02 | 27.5 |
| 50 | 110.2 | 250 | 66.04 | 54.99 |
| 100 | 220.5 | 500 | 132.1 | 110 |
| 200 | 440.9 | 1,000 | 264.2 | 220 |
| 500 | 1,102 | 2,500 | 660.4 | 549.9 |
| 1,000 | 2,205 | 5,000 | 1,321 | 1,100 |
What is Snow kg to Liters Converter?
The Snow kg to Liters Converter is a calculator that converts the mass of snow into volume with a density for the snow type. Snow is mostly air: fresh snow holds 90% to 95% air by volume.
Snow density rises over time through settling, melting and refreezing. Firn, the granular stage between snow and glacier ice, reaches 0.55 to 0.83 kg/L.
What are the uses of Snow kg to Liters Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Snow kg to Liters Converter: roof load checks, snowmaking, hydrology and snow removal.
Roof load checks
Building owners convert measured snow depth into kilograms per square meter.
Snowmaking
Ski resorts relate water use to the volume of snow produced.
Hydrology
Water managers estimate meltwater from snowpack mass.
Snow removal
Contractors estimate truckloads from the cubic meters of snow cleared.
Snow kg to Liters Converter FAQ
How much does 1 cubic meter of snow weigh?
1 cubic meter of snow weighs 50 kg to 500 kg, from fresh powder to wet, packed snow.
How many liters is 10 kg of settled snow?
10 kg of settled snow is 50 L at 0.2 kg/L.
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