Isopropyl Alcohol Liters to Kilograms
Snapshot
1 liter of isopropyl alcohol equals about 0.786 kilogram. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one material-density basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.
- Material basis: Isopropyl Alcohol at 786 kg/m^3.
- Example: For 5 liters of isopropyl alcohol, the result is about 3.93 kilograms.
- Source basis: NIST Chemistry WebBook: 2-Propanol.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
0.786 Kilograms (Isopropyl Alcohol)
SwitchExplanation
The result applies to the page's pure-isopropyl-alcohol density reference. Common rubbing-alcohol products are mixtures with water and can have different densities depending on concentration and temperature.
Multiply liters by 0.786 kilograms per liter using the fixed 786 kg/m³ density basis.
Reference & Scope
Mixtures sold as rubbing alcohol are not equivalent to pure isopropyl alcohol and require their own measured density.
- Values are calculated from one explicit conversion basis.
- Displayed results are rounded only after the underlying calculation.
- Real measured materials and ingredients can vary from the stated reference basis.
- Source: NIST Chemistry WebBook: 2-Propanol (Compound reference for isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol).)
Common Conversion Values
| Liters (Isopropyl Alcohol) | Kilograms (Isopropyl Alcohol) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0786 |
| 0.5 | 0.393 |
| 1 | 0.786 |
| 2 | 1.572 |
| 5 | 3.93 |
| 10 | 7.86 |
| 20 | 15.72 |
| 50 | 39.3 |
Isopropyl Alcohol density and calculation basis
Isopropyl Alcohol is represented in this table by a fixed reference density of 786 kg/m^3, equivalent to 0.786 g/cm^3. Typical pure IPA density near room temperature.
At this fixed reference, 1 liter of Isopropyl Alcohol corresponds to 0.786 kg, while 1 kg corresponds to 1.272265 liters. Its table density is 21.2% lower than the 997 kg/m^3 water reference used in this dataset.
Among the 17 fixed table records labeled Liquids, the nearest density to Isopropyl Alcohol is Acetone at 784 kg/m^3: an absolute difference of 2 kg/m^3 (0.3% relative to Isopropyl Alcohol). 2 records have a lower fixed density and 14 have a higher one. The observed range in this labeled group is Gasoline at 745 kg/m^3 to Honey at 1420 kg/m^3. This is a numerical comparison, not a claim that the materials are interchangeable.
For this direction, mass is calculated as volume multiplied by density after normalizing the units to cubic meters and kilograms. The resulting page multiplier is 0.786 kg per L.
The fixed value supports repeatable calculations but is not a batch, grade, supplier, or laboratory specification. Use a measured or certified density when those conditions control the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does one liter of isopropyl alcohol weigh?
About 0.786 kilogram with this page's fixed reference.
Does this apply to 70% rubbing alcohol?
Not exactly. Water-alcohol mixtures have concentration-dependent density.
How much do 5 liters of isopropyl alcohol weigh?
About 3.93 kilograms with this basis.