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Kg to Gallons of Biodiesel

Q: How do fuel distributors calculate the density of a B20 biodiesel blend?

B20 contains 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel. Formula: (0.20 × 0.880) + (0.80 × 0.832) = 0.8416 kg/L (7.023 lbs/gal) at 15°C.

Q: What is the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of B100 biodiesel?

Depending on the agricultural feedstock, B100 clouds between -3°C and +12°C (27°F to 54°F) . Animal tallow biodiesel gels at warmer temperatures than soy or canola biodiesel, requiring heated blending infrastructure in winter.

Q: What international ASTM and EN standards regulate commercial biodiesel?

Pure biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751 in the United States and EN 14214 in the European Union, enforcing strict density limits of 0.860 to 0.900 g/cm³ at 15°C.

Convert kilograms of Biodiesel to US liquid gallons, Imperial gallons, and liters using verified reference density (0.8800 kg/L).

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Weight / Mass (Kilograms)

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≈ 22.046 lbs

Material / Substance @ 20°C

Density: 1.0000 kg/L Lookup

Gallon Standard

1 US Gal = 3.78541 Liters

Converted Volume Biodiesel B100 (0.8800 kg/L)

3.00196 US Liquid Gallons

10 kg of biodiesel b100 equals approximately 3.00196 US Liquid Gallons.

10G 7.5G 5G 2.5G 0G

📐 Interactive Vessel Level (26.4% of 10G Tank)

Equals approx. 2.64 standard 1-gallon jugs

Fluid Color & Density: Water (1.000 kg/L)

5-Gallon Pail 52.8%

55-Gallon Steel Drum 4.8%

264-Gallon / 1000L IBC Tote 1.0%

US Liquid Gal

2.6417 gal

Imperial / UK Gal

2.2000 gal

US Dry Gal

2.2702 dry gal

Metric Liters

10.000 L

Pounds (Weight)

22.046 lbs

Fluid Ounces

338.14 fl oz

Formula Applied: Volume = 10 kg ÷ (1.0000 kg/L × 3.78541) = 2.64172 gal

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Physical Density

0.8800 kg/L

Ref: 15°C

Specific Gravity

0.8800

Relative to H₂O

1 kg Equivalent

0.30020 gal

Imp: 0.24997 gal

1 Gallon Weight

3.331 kg

7.344 lbs / gal

Material Metrology & Physical Properties: Biodiesel

Biodiesel (B100) is a clean-burning diesel replacement fuel manufactured via transesterification of biological lipids (soybean oil, used cooking oil, tallow) into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). Under ASTM D6751, unblended B100 has a reference density of 0.8800 kg/L (7.344 lbs per US gallon) at 15°C (59°F), making it significantly denser than petroleum #2 diesel (0.832 kg/L).

Because biodiesel contains oxygen atoms bonded within its ester molecules, its energy density per gallon is slightly lower than petroleum diesel (~121,000 vs ~138,000 BTU/gal), but it offers superior lubricity and zero aromatic hydrocarbons. In commercial fleet fueling, B100 is blended into petroleum diesel at ratios such as B5 (5%) and B20 (20%).

Biodiesel has a higher cloud point and pour point than petroleum distillates, requiring careful thermal monitoring during winter logistics to prevent filter clogging from crystallized saturated methyl esters.

Standard Specification ASTM D6751 / EN 14214 Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) ↗

Boiling Point > 315°C (600°F)

Freezing / Cloud Point -3°C to 12°C (Feedstock dependent)

Kinematic Viscosity 4.0 to 6.0 cSt @ 40°C

Thermal Expansion Coeff 0.080% / °C

Measurement Temperature 15°C

Handling, Safety & Measurement Guidance

Combustible liquid with high flash point (> 130°C / 266°F). Acts as a natural solvent that dissolves rubber hoses and dissolves tank sludge; monitor fuel filters during initial fleet conversion.

Commercial Packaging & Container Weights for Biodiesel

Calibrated @ 15°C

Container Vessel	Volume (US Gallons)	Net Mass (Kilograms)	Net Mass (Pounds)
1 US Liquid Gallon	1.0 gal	3.33 kg	7.34 lbs
5-Gallon Commercial Pail	5.0 gal	16.66 kg	36.72 lbs
15-Gallon Heavy Carboy	15.0 gal	49.96 kg	110.16 lbs
55-Gallon Industrial Drum	55.0 gal	183.20 kg	403.92 lbs
275-Gallon IBC Bulk Tote	275.0 gal	916.02 kg	2019.60 lbs
1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg)	300.2 gal	1,000.00 kg	2,204.62 lbs

Precision Metrology Chart

Biodiesel Conversion Table (0.5 kg to 1,000 kg)

Multi-standard volumetric expansion calculated at verified density of 0.8800 kg/L.

1 kg = 0.30020 US gal

Weight (KG)	US Liquid Gal	Imperial Gal	Liters (L)	US Dry Gal	Weight (lbs)
0.5 kg	0.1501 gal	0.1250 gal	0.568 L	0.1290 gal	1.10 lbs
1 kg	0.3002 gal	0.2500 gal	1.136 L	0.2580 gal	2.20 lbs
2 kg	0.6004 gal	0.4999 gal	2.273 L	0.5160 gal	4.41 lbs
5 kg	1.5010 gal	1.2498 gal	5.682 L	1.2899 gal	11.02 lbs
10 kg	3.0020 gal	2.4997 gal	11.364 L	2.5798 gal	22.05 lbs
15 kg	4.5029 gal	3.7495 gal	17.045 L	3.8697 gal	33.07 lbs
20 kg	6.0039 gal	4.9993 gal	22.727 L	5.1596 gal	44.09 lbs
25 kg	7.5049 gal	6.2491 gal	28.409 L	6.4495 gal	55.12 lbs
50 kg	15.0098 gal	12.4983 gal	56.818 L	12.8989 gal	110.23 lbs
100 kg	30.0196 gal	24.9965 gal	113.636 L	25.7978 gal	220.46 lbs
250 kg	75.0489 gal	62.4913 gal	284.091 L	64.4945 gal	551.15 lbs
500 kg	150.0978 gal	124.9825 gal	568.182 L	128.9891 gal	1102.31 lbs
1000 kg	300.1955 gal	249.9651 gal	1136.364 L	257.9781 gal	2204.62 lbs

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Answers & Clarity

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the most common mass-to-volume conversion queries.

Why is B100 biodiesel heavier and denser than conventional #2 petroleum diesel?

Pure biodiesel (B100) is comprised of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) with a certified density of 0.8800 kg/L (7.344 lbs/gal) at 15°C. Ultra-low sulfur petroleum diesel #2 is lighter at 0.8320 kg/L (6.943 lbs/gal).

How do fuel distributors calculate the density of a B20 biodiesel blend?

What is the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of B100 biodiesel?

What international ASTM and EN standards regulate commercial biodiesel?