How much does 10,000 litres of petrol weigh?

In brief

10,000 litres of petrol weighs about 7,200–7,750 kg (7.20–7.75 tonnes), based on a density of about 0.720–0.775 kg per litre at 15°C. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.

10,000 litres of petrol in other units

That is about 2,200 imperial gallons, 2,642 US gallons, or 62.9 oil barrels of 159 litres. By weight it is 7,200 to 7,750 kg before the container.

What 10,000 litres looks like

10,000 litres. We pump loads like this out on site with a suitable collection vehicle.

What 10,000 litres of waste petrol is worth

Whether 10,000 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

We collect waste petrol 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.

Key facts
Quantity	10,000 litres
Weight	7,200–7,750 kg
Imperial gallons	2,200
Oil barrels	62.9
Fuel	Petrol
Also called	gasoline, motor spirit, unleaded

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.