Litres and Tonnes

[Wrangler]

Can anyone tell me how many litres of diesel there are in a tonne? I know it varies with conditions but a rule of thumb would be helpful!

[gen2]

Robert Fogt gave this answer:

The result will vary, depending on the type of diesel and its temperature.

Diesel fuel oil 20 to 60 at 15�C has a density of 0.820 to 0.950 kg/L

I believe a good average value is Diesel oil 40 at 15�C with a density of 0.850 kg/L

1 metric ton = 1000 kg
1000 kg / 0.850 kg/L = 1176.47 litres

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[Wrangler]

Thank you!

[rja211077]

yes, i agree. 0.85 is a reasonable density to use, but if you want a referenced number from a reputable source, google Digest UK Energy Statistics (it's a DTI publication) and go to Annex A, there is a table of densities of loads of common fuels there.