How much does 1,000 litres of petrol weigh?
In brief
1,000 litres of petrol weighs about 720–775 kg (0.72–0.78 tonnes), based on a density of about 0.720–0.775 kg per litre at 15°C. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
1,000 litres of petrol in other units
That is about 220 imperial gallons, 264 US gallons, or 6.3 oil barrels of 159 litres. By weight it is 720 to 775 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 petrol is worth
Whether 1,000 litres of waste petrol 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 petrol
City Fuel Services buys, collects and handles waste petrol for businesses, public bodies, farms and households. Describe the load and we come back with terms before booking the 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 | 720–775 kg |
| Imperial gallons | 220 |
| Oil barrels | 6.3 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Also called | gasoline, motor spirit, unleaded |
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Petrol in brief
Unleaded petrol, also called gasoline or motor spirit, is a light, volatile fuel for spark-ignition engines, made in the UK to BS EN 228. Petrol can be recovered, but its volatility, evaporation losses and handling controls mean it is usually worth less than the same volume of clean diesel.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste.