Convert Kiloliters to Pipes
Convert Kiloliters (kL) to Pipes (pipe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pipe = kL × 2.09660359
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.
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Kiloliters (kL) | Pipes (pipe) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 2.0966 pipe |
| 2 kL | 4.19321 pipe |
| 5 kL | 10.483 pipe |
| 10 kL | 20.966 pipe |
| 25 kL | 52.4151 pipe |
| 50 kL | 104.83 pipe |
| 100 kL | 209.66 pipe |