Ghee 101 · Measurement
Ghee Pack Sizes in Grams & Kg: 100 ml, 500 ml, 900 ml, 1 L, 5 L & 15 L
At about 0.91 g per ml, 100 ml of ghee weighs about 91 g, 500 ml about 455 g, 900 ml about 819 g, 1 litre about 910 g, 5 litres about 4.55 kg and a 15 litre tin about 13.65 kg. Going the other way, 500 g of ghee is about 550 ml, 1 kg is about 1.1 litres and a 15 kg tin holds about 16.5 litres.
Quick take
- 500 ml ≈ 455 g · 900 ml ≈ 819 g · 1 L ≈ 910 g.
- 5 L ≈ 4.55 kg · 15 L tin ≈ 13.65 kg.
- A 15 kg tin holds ~1.35 kg more ghee than a 15 litre tin.
- A 900 ml pack is 10% less than a 1 litre jar — check the price per kg.
Ghee is packed in everything from 100 ml sample jars to 15 litre tins for sweet shops and caterers. Because ghee is lighter than water, the number on the pack and its weight never match. These charts use 0.91 g/ml, the density of melted ghee (ghee density).
Sizes we sell: A2 buffalo bilona ghee in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre and 2 litre glass jars.
Volume to weight: every common pack
| Pack size | Weight of ghee (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 50 ml | ~46 g |
| 100 ml | ~91 g |
| 200 ml | ~182 g |
| 250 ml | ~228 g |
| 500 ml | ~455 g |
| 900 ml | ~819 g |
| 1 litre (1,000 ml) | ~910 g |
| 2 litres | ~1.82 kg |
| 5 litres | ~4.55 kg |
| 15 litres (tin) | ~13.65 kg |
Weight to volume
| Weight | Volume (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 100 g | ~110 ml |
| 200 g | ~220 ml |
| 500 g | ~550 ml |
| 1 kg | ~1.1 litres (1,099 ml) |
| 2 kg | ~2.2 litres |
| 5 kg | ~5.5 litres |
| 15 kg (tin) | ~16.5 litres |
Solid, grainy ghee packs a little differently from melted ghee, so treat these as close estimates. For an exact figure, weigh it.
900 ml vs 1 litre packs
Some ghee is sold in 900 ml packs that sit on the shelf next to 1 litre jars. At about 819 g, a 900 ml pack holds about 91 g less ghee than a 1 litre jar. That is fine if the price reflects it — just compare price per kilo, not price per pack (1 kg vs 1 litre ghee).
Tins: 5 litre, 15 litre and 15 kg
Bulk ghee for weddings, sweet shops, temples and caterers usually comes in tins. Two tins that both say “15” can differ by more than a kilo: a 15 kg tin holds about 1.35 kg more ghee than a 15 litre tin (about 13.65 kg). The label should show the net weight even when the tin is sold by volume — Indian packaging rules require it for ghee.
Spoons and cups
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml): about 4.5–5 g
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml): about 13–14 g
- 1 cup (250 ml): about 228 g
Calories by spoon: ghee nutrition facts.
How long does a jar last?
If one person eats 2 teaspoons (about 10 g) a day, a 500 ml jar (~455 g) lasts about 45 days. A family of four at the same rate (about 40 g a day) uses a 1 litre jar (~910 g) in a little over three weeks. How much is sensible: how much ghee per day.
Our jars in grams and price per kilo
| Jar | Ghee (approx.) | Price | Per kg (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 ml | ~228 g | ₹799 | ~₹3,512 |
| 500 ml | ~455 g | ₹1,499 | ~₹3,295 |
| 1 litre | ~910 g | ₹2,799 | ~₹3,076 |
| 2 litres | ~1.82 kg | ₹5,399 | ~₹2,966 |
Why bilona ghee costs what it does: how much milk makes 1 kg of ghee. हिंदी में: 1 लीटर घी कितने किलो का होता है?
Sources & references
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 500 ml of ghee?
About 455 grams, using a density of 0.91 g per ml.
How many kg is 900 ml of ghee?
About 0.82 kg (819 grams).
How many kg is 5 litres of ghee?
About 4.55 kg.
How many kg is a 15 litre tin of ghee?
About 13.65 kg. A 15 kg tin holds about 16.5 litres, so it contains about 1.35 kg more ghee than a 15 litre tin.
How many grams is 100 ml of ghee?
About 91 grams.
Four jar sizes, one standard
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