Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Kiloliters to Hectoliters Converter — kL to hL
Convert Kiloliter (kL) to Hectoliter (hL) using the exact conversion factor (1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kiloliters to Hectoliters converter
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Hectoliter is 100 liter units.
Result = input x 1 / 0.1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kiloliters to Hectoliters
Kiloliter and Hectoliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Kiloliter is 1000 liter units, and hectoliter is 100 liter units.
Formula
hectoliters = kiloliters × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, and 1 hectoliter equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kiloliter-to-hectoliter factor of 10.
Simple example
1 kL × 10 = 10 hL
1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliters.
Real-world example
10 kL × 10 = 100 hL
10 kiloliters = 100 hectoliters.
Conversion table
| Kiloliter (kL) | Hectoliter (hL) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 10 hL |
| 5 kL | 50 hL |
| 10 kL | 100 hL |
| 25 kL | 250 hL |
| 50 kL | 500 hL |
| 100 kL | 1,000 hL |
Reverse conversion: Hectoliter to Kiloliter
10 hL × 0.1 = 1 kL
10 hectoliters = 1 kiloliter.
kiloliters = hectoliters × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectoliter to Kiloliter.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Understanding the Hectoliter (hL)
Hectoliter is 100 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectoliters are in 1 kiloliter?
1 kiloliter equals 10 hectoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kiloliter to hectoliter?
Multiply the kiloliter value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectoliter back to kiloliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectoliter equals 0.1 kiloliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
What is a hectoliter?
Hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume.
Is the kiloliter to hectoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kiloliter and hectoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.