Why is compost sold in litres?

3 May 2017, 16:27 | Updated: 3 May 2017, 16:38

Why is compost sold in litres and not in kilos/weight?

Question

Why is compost sold in litres and not in kilos/weight?

Nick,Twickenham

Answer

Name: Ian, Crawley

Qualification: Builder

Answer: Compost is sold by volume because the weight can vary with the water content. Stones, pebbles and other such materials are sold in kilos because the weight can not vary depending on its conditions.