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KILOLITER

Kiloliter

Definition Of Kiloliter

Kiloliter is a metric unit to measure the volume or capacity of a large quantity of liquids

More About Kiloliter

It is symbolically represented as "kl"
One kiloliter is equal to 1000 liters
It is also equal to a cubic meter or 1 m3

Video Examples: Converting kg/L to g/mL
 

Example of Kiloliter

Kilometer Per Hour

The capacity of a truck tanker is in kiloliter

A company produces several kiloliters of ethanol every day

 

Solved Example on Kiloliter

Ques: Which of the following could be the best estimate for the capacity of a water tank?

Choices:

A. 5 kiloliters
B. 1 liter
C. 50 liter
D. 25 kiloliters
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Among the choices, 25 kiloliters could be the best estimate for the capacity of a water tank.

Quick Summary

  • Kiloliter is a unit to measure large quantities of liquids.
  • 1 kiloliter = 1000 liters.
  • 1 kiloliter = 1 cubic meter (1 m³).
\[ 1 \text{ kl} = 1000 \text{ L} = 1 \text{ m}^3 \]

🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples, like water tanks or truck tankers, to illustrate the size of a kiloliter. Use visual aids to demonstrate the relationship between liters and kiloliters.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Liter
  • Metric System
  • Volume

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following is equal to 1 kiloliter?

Q2: A water tank has a capacity of 5 kiloliters. How many liters is this?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a kiloliter used for?
A: Kiloliters are used to measure large volumes of liquids, such as the capacity of a water tank or the amount of ethanol produced by a company.

Q: How many liters are in 2 kiloliters?
A: 2 kiloliters is equal to 2000 liters (2 kl * 1000 L/kl = 2000 L).

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