Mass per volume density.
Kilograms per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Liter Converter — kg/yd3 to kg/L
Convert Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) to Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilogram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 kilogram per liter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Kilograms per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Liter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1.307950619 / 1000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilograms per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Liter
Kilogram per Cubic yard and Kilogram per Liter both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Kilogram per Cubic yard is most often used for can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, us construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot.
Formula
kilograms per liter = kilograms per cubic yard × 0.00130795061931
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 1.30795061931 base units, and 1 kilogram per liter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilogram per cubic yard-to-kilogram per liter factor of 0.00130795061931.
Simple example
1 kg/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 0.0013079506 kg/L
1 kilogram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 kilograms per liter.
Real-world example
1,000 kg/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 1.307950619 kg/L
1,000 kilograms per cubic yard = 1.307950619 kilograms per liter.
Conversion table
| Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) | Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg/yd3 | 0.0001307951 kg/L |
| 1 kg/yd3 | 0.0013079506 kg/L |
| 10 kg/yd3 | 0.0130795062 kg/L |
| 100 kg/yd3 | 0.1307950619 kg/L |
| 1,000 kg/yd3 | 1.307950619 kg/L |
| 10,000 kg/yd3 | 13.07950619 kg/L |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Liter to Kilogram per Cubic yard
0.0013079506 kg/L × 764.554858 = 0.9999999852 kg/yd3
0.0013079506 kilograms per liter = 0.9999999852 kilograms per cubic yard.
kilograms per cubic yard = kilograms per liter × 764.554857984
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Liter to Kilogram per Cubic yard.
Kilogram per Cubic yard vs. Kilogram per Liter
| Aspect | Kilogram per Cubic yard | Kilogram per Liter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | mixed metric/US customary density unit | metric derived density unit |
| Typical use | Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot | Fuel and petroleum density specifications (diesel is roughly 0.85 kg/L, gasoline roughly 0.74 kg/L) |
Understanding the Kilogram per Cubic yard
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic yard today
- Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot
Understanding the Kilogram per Liter
Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) measures density. Numerically identical to grams per milliliter and to specific gravity for water-based substances, since water has a density of very nearly 1 kg/L. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
Where it's used: Widely used internationally for fuel, oil, and food-industry density specifications
Uses of the Kilogram per Liter today
- Fuel and petroleum density specifications (diesel is roughly 0.85 kg/L, gasoline roughly 0.74 kg/L)
- Food and beverage industry quality control
- Quick density comparisons against water, since water is almost exactly 1 kg/L
Kilogram per Cubic yard — sources
- US construction and landscaping material-estimating references — Bulk material weight by volume is typically reported in tons per cubic yard in US construction and landscaping contexts.
Kilogram per Liter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and kilogram as accepted SI and SI-derived units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per liter are in 1 kilogram per cubic yard?
1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 0.0013079506 kilograms per liter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic yard to kilogram per liter?
Multiply the kilogram per cubic yard value by 0.001307950619. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per liter back to kilogram per cubic yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per liter equals 764.554858 kilograms per cubic yard. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilogram per cubic yard?
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
What is a kilogram per liter?
Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) measures density. Numerically identical to grams per milliliter and to specific gravity for water-based substances, since water has a density of very nearly 1 kg/L. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
Is the kilogram per cubic yard to kilogram per liter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilogram per cubic yard and kilogram per liter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001307950619 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.