Ghee 101
Ghee Density: How Much Does 1 Litre of Ghee Weigh? (Converter)
Ghee has a density of about 0.91 g per ml, so 1 litre of ghee weighs roughly 910 g, and 1 kg of ghee is about 1.1 litres (1,099 ml). A tablespoon of ghee weighs about 13–14 g and a teaspoon about 4.5–5 g.
Quick take
- Density: ~0.91 g/ml (melted ghee).
- 1 litre ≈ 910 g · 1 kg ≈ 1.1 litres.
- 1 tbsp ≈ 13–14 g · 1 tsp ≈ 4.5–5 g.
- Comparing prices? Convert per-litre to per-kg before you compare.
Ghee converter
≈ 910 g
Uses 0.91 g/ml for melted ghee. Solid, grainy ghee packs a little differently in a spoon, so weigh once if you need precision.
Ghee density explained
Ghee is almost pure milk fat, and fats are lighter than water. Melted ghee has a density of roughly 0.91 g/ml — about 9% lighter than water (1 g/ml). That is why ghee floats on water, and why a litre of ghee weighs less than a kilo. Density rises very slightly as ghee cools and sets.
Ghee weight and volume chart
| Volume | Weight (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (5 ml) | 4.5–5 g |
| 1 tablespoon (15 ml) | 13–14 g |
| 1 cup (250 ml) | ~228 g |
| 250 ml jar | ~228 g |
| 500 ml jar | ~455 g |
| 1 litre | ~910 g |
| 2 litres | ~1.82 kg |
| Weight | Volume (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 100 g | ~110 ml |
| 500 g | ~550 ml |
| 1 kg | ~1.1 litres (1,099 ml) |
Why it matters when you buy ghee
Some brands price ghee per litre, others per kilo — and 1 kg is about 10% more ghee than 1 litre. To compare fairly, convert: price per kg ≈ price per litre ÷ 0.91. For example, A2 Farmer’s 1 litre at ₹2,799 works out to about ₹3,076 per kg. More on what genuine ghee should cost: buffalo ghee price guide.
Calories by weight and spoon
At about 9 kcal per gram, a teaspoon of ghee is ~40–45 kcal and a tablespoon ~112–126 kcal. Full breakdown: ghee nutrition facts. To understand ghee itself, read what is ghee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the density of ghee?
About 0.91 g per ml for melted ghee, roughly 9 percent lighter than water.
How many kg is 1 litre of ghee?
About 0.91 kg, or 910 g.
How many litres is 1 kg of ghee?
About 1.1 litres, or 1,099 ml.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of ghee?
About 13 to 14 g. A teaspoon is about 4.5 to 5 g.
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