Mass per volume density.
Ounces per Gallon to Kilograms per Liter Converter — oz/gal to kg/L
Convert Ounce per Gallon (oz/gal) to Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) using the exact conversion factor (1 ounce per gallon = 0.0074891517 kilogram per liter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Ounces per Gallon to Kilograms per Liter converter
Converter
Density Converter
Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 7.489151707 / 1000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Ounces per Gallon to Kilograms per Liter
Ounce per Gallon 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. Ounce per Gallon is typically associated with united States, while Kilogram per Liter is typically associated with widely used internationally for fuel, oil, and food-industry density specifications.
Formula
kilograms per liter = ounces per gallon × 0.00748915170731
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ounce per gallon equals 7.48915170731 base units, and 1 kilogram per liter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ounce per gallon-to-kilogram per liter factor of 0.00748915170731.
Simple example
1 oz/gal × 0.007489151707 = 0.0074891517 kg/L
1 ounce per gallon = 0.0074891517 kilograms per liter.
Real-world example
1,000 oz/gal × 0.007489151707 = 7.489151707 kg/L
1,000 ounces per gallon = 7.489151707 kilograms per liter.
Conversion table
| Ounce per Gallon (oz/gal) | Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz/gal | 0.0007489152 kg/L |
| 1 oz/gal | 0.0074891517 kg/L |
| 10 oz/gal | 0.0748915171 kg/L |
| 100 oz/gal | 0.7489151707 kg/L |
| 1,000 oz/gal | 7.489151707 kg/L |
| 10,000 oz/gal | 74.89151707 kg/L |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Liter to Ounce per Gallon
0.0074891517 kg/L × 133.5264712 = 0.999999999 oz/gal
0.0074891517 kilograms per liter = 0.999999999 ounces per gallon.
ounces per gallon = kilograms per liter × 133.526471232
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Liter to Ounce per Gallon.
Ounce per Gallon vs. Kilogram per Liter
| Aspect | Ounce per Gallon | Kilogram per Liter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary concentration unit | metric derived density unit |
| Typical use | Used to express dilution rates on many US pesticide, herbicide, and household cleaning product labels, which commonly specify a number of fluid ounces of concentrate per gallon of water | Fuel and petroleum density specifications (diesel is roughly 0.85 kg/L, gasoline roughly 0.74 kg/L) |
| Where it's used | United States | Widely used internationally for fuel, oil, and food-industry density specifications |
Understanding the Ounce per Gallon
Ounce per Gallon (oz/gal) measures concentration (dilution rate). A US customary way to express how much concentrate is mixed into each gallon of a diluted solution. It is classified as a US customary concentration unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Ounce per Gallon today
- Used to express dilution rates on many US pesticide, herbicide, and household cleaning product labels, which commonly specify a number of fluid ounces of concentrate per gallon of water
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
Ounce per Gallon — sources
- US product-label dilution conventions (pesticide/herbicide industry guides) — Fluid ounces of concentrate per gallon is a widely used label format for US spray and cleaning product dilution instructions.
Kilogram per Liter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and kilogram as accepted SI and SI-derived units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per liter are in 1 ounce per gallon?
1 ounce per gallon equals 0.0074891517 kilograms per liter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ounce per gallon to kilogram per liter?
Multiply the ounce per gallon value by 0.007489151707. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per liter back to ounce per gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per liter equals 133.5264712 ounces per gallon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ounce per gallon?
Ounce per Gallon (oz/gal) measures concentration (dilution rate). A US customary way to express how much concentrate is mixed into each gallon of a diluted solution. It is classified as a US customary concentration 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 ounce per gallon to kilogram per liter conversion exact?
Yes. Both ounce per gallon and kilogram per liter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.007489151707 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the ounce per gallon still used today?
United States
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.