How to Convert Liters to Kilograms for C12–14 Alkyldimethylamine

A packing list gives the shipment quantity in kilograms. The warehouse tracks liquid volume in liters. To compare the two records for C12–14 alkyldimethylamine, you need the actual liquid volume and the density of the supplied grade at the same temperature. density (D01590)

Use the liquid volume and its matching density

Multiply the volume in liters by the density in kilograms per liter. If the technical data sheet lists density at 20 °C, use a volume measured or corrected to 20 °C. For a drum marked with a nominal capacity, confirm the actual fill volume before doing the calculation. density (D01590)

Example: If a drum contains 190 L at 20 °C and the liquid density at that temperature is 0.800 kg/L, the calculated liquid mass is 152 kg. The figures are illustrative. Use the supplier’s current density data for the grade you are ordering.

Cross-check the result by weight

Suppose that same filled drum weighs 172 kg and its empty packaging weighs 20 kg. Subtract the tare from the gross weight to get 152 kg net. Use a tare that covers everything on the scale besides the product. If you weigh the drum on a pallet, include the pallet in the tare. NIST

For a surfactant plant receiving this tertiary amine intermediate, the net mass is the figure to compare with the packing list and enter into inventory. If the calculated and weighed quantities differ, check the fill volume, liquid temperature, and tare before reconciling the shipment.

When requesting a quote from China Amines Co., Limited, specify your target net kilograms per package, total order quantity, and destination. Ask for the proposed packing details and the grade’s density with its reference temperature.

Technical references

• IUPAC Gold Book — Density
• OECD — Assessment covering C12 and C12–14 alkyldimethylamines
• NIST Office of Weights and Measures — Weighing and Scales