How much does 20,000 litres of petrol weigh?

In brief

20,000 litres of petrol weighs about 14,400–15,500 kg (14.40–15.50 tonnes), based on a density of about 0.720–0.775 kg per litre at 15°C. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.

20,000 litres of petrol in other units

That is about 4,399 imperial gallons, 5,283 US gallons, or 125.8 oil barrels of 159 litres. By weight it is 14,400 to 15,500 kg before the container.

What 20,000 litres looks like

20,000 litres. A load this size is collected by road tanker, usually in a single visit.

What 20,000 litres of waste petrol is worth

Whether 20,000 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

Every load of waste petrol is assessed before anything is booked. Tell us the quantity, the containers and any contamination; we confirm the terms, collect with a suitable vehicle, and take it to a permitted facility on a consignment note.

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	20,000 litres
Weight	14,400–15,500 kg
Imperial gallons	4,399
Oil barrels	125.8
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.