How much does 1,000 litres of diesel weigh?
In brief
1,000 litres of diesel weighs about 820–845 kg (0.82–0.85 tonnes), based on a density of about 0.820–0.845 kg per litre at 15°C. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
1,000 litres of diesel in other units
That is about 220 imperial gallons, 264 US gallons, or 6.3 oil barrels of 159 litres. By weight it is 820 to 845 kg before the container.
What 1,000 litres looks like
1,000 litres, one IBC. We pump loads like this out on site with a suitable collection vehicle.
What 1,000 litres of waste diesel is worth
Whether 1,000 litres of waste diesel earns a rebate or carries a collection charge depends on its quality, contamination and access, and on the oil market on the day. We never publish prices, because every load and every day is different: for an actual figure, call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
How City Fuel Services handles waste diesel
We collect waste diesel from cans and drums up to bulk tanks, across England, Wales and mainland Scotland, from our licensed site in Droylsden, Manchester. Terms, a rebate or a charge, are agreed before collection.
Terms used in this answer
- IBC (intermediate bulk container)
- A plastic tank, usually holding 1,000 litres, in a steel cage on a pallet base. The most common container for drained fuel.
| Quantity | 1,000 litres, one IBC |
|---|---|
| Weight | 820–845 kg |
| Imperial gallons | 220 |
| Oil barrels | 6.3 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Also called | DERV (diesel engine road vehicle), road diesel, white diesel |
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Diesel in brief
Diesel is a middle-distillate fuel refined from crude oil for compression-ignition engines. Waste diesel is one of the more valuable waste fuels because most of a typical load is recoverable.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste.