🍳 Domain B: Cooking Oils Cluster
Kg to Litres: All Cooking Oils Compared
Side-by-side density matrix of 12 culinary oils, smoke point relationships, and recipe mass-to-volume scaling.
Cold-Pressed Fruit Oil20°C Ref
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rich in monounsaturated oleic acid (18:1).
Density0.910 kg/L
1 Litre0.910 kg
1 kg Volume1.099 L
Refined Seed Oil20°C Ref
Refined Vegetable / Canola Oil
Higher polyunsaturated fatty acid content creates slightly tighter molecular packing.
Density0.920 kg/L
1 Litre0.920 kg
1 kg Volume1.087 L
Full 12-Oil Density & Volume Conversion Matrix
| Cooking Oil Type | Density @ 20°C | 1 kg in Litres | 1 Litre in kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 0.910 kg/L | 1.099 L | 0.910 kg |
| Avocado Oil | 0.912 kg/L | 1.096 L | 0.912 kg |
| Peanut Oil | 0.914 kg/L | 1.094 L | 0.914 kg |
| Canola Oil | 0.918 kg/L | 1.089 L | 0.918 kg |
| Sunflower Oil | 0.920 kg/L | 1.087 L | 0.920 kg |
| Corn Oil | 0.922 kg/L | 1.085 L | 0.922 kg |
| Soybean Oil | 0.924 kg/L | 1.082 L | 0.924 kg |
| Coconut Oil (Liquid @ 30°C) | 0.924 kg/L | 1.082 L | 0.924 kg |
Interactive Volume Comparison
Volume Comparison: Why 1 kg Doesn't Always Look the Same
Because density variation exists across different materials, a 1 kg block of honey is much smaller than a 1 kg bottle of cooking oil. Adjust the mass slider below to see how comparative volume changes based on substance type and mass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Culinary conversion and cooking oil density FAQs.
How many litres is a 5 kg tin of olive oil?+
5 kg ÷ 0.910 kg/L = 5.495 Litres (5,495 mL).
How much does a 1-litre bottle of vegetable oil weigh?+
1 litre of vegetable oil weighs 0.920 kg (920 grams), not 1 kg.