Convert Pipes to Kiloliters
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Kiloliters (kL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kL = pipe × 0.4769618848
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.
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
| Pipes (pipe) | Kiloliters (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 0.476962 kL |
| 2 pipe | 0.953924 kL |
| 5 pipe | 2.38481 kL |
| 10 pipe | 4.76962 kL |
| 25 pipe | 11.924 kL |
| 50 pipe | 23.8481 kL |
| 100 pipe | 47.6962 kL |