Convert Firkins to Kiloliters
Convert Firkins (fir) to Kiloliters (kL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kL = fir × 0.03406870606
About Firkins
A firkin (fir) ≈ 34.07 L (9 US gallons) - the most common cask for British real-ale delivery (9 imperial gallons = 40.91 L). A busy pub cellar cycles through several firkins per week. Craft breweries stage 'firkin tappings' of limited experimental ales. The name comes from Middle Dutch 'vierdekijn' (little fourth), as a firkin was one quarter of a barrel. 1 fir = 9 US gal ≈ 34.07 L.
About Kiloliters
A kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 L = 1 m³. Preferred in water management over 'cubic metre'. Municipal water bills in Australia and South Africa are issued in kL; pool and tank volumes are described in kL. A standard bathtub ≈0.3 kL; Olympic swimming pool 2,500 kL; annual household water use 50-150 kL/person. 1 kL = 1,000 L = 1 m³.
Quick Reference Table
| Firkins (fir) | Kiloliters (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 fir | 0.0340687 kL |
| 2 fir | 0.0681374 kL |
| 5 fir | 0.170344 kL |
| 10 fir | 0.340687 kL |
| 25 fir | 0.851718 kL |
| 50 fir | 1.70344 kL |
| 100 fir | 3.40687 kL |