Miles per gallon (US) to Kilometers per liter Converter
Convert miles per gallon (us) (mpg US) to kilometers per liter (km/L) instantly. Free fuel economy converter with a quick reference chart.
Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) to Kilometers per Liter (km/L) conversion table
Here are the most common conversions for Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) to Kilometers per Liter (km/L) at a glance.
| Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) | Kilometers per Liter (km/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.04251437 |
| 0.5 | 0.21257185 |
| 1 | 0.42514371 |
| 2 | 0.85028741 |
| 3 | 1.27543112 |
| 5 | 2.12571854 |
| 10 | 4.25143707 |
| 20 | 8.50287415 |
| 30 | 12.75431122 |
| 50 | 21.25718537 |
| 100 | 42.51437074 |
Miles per gallon (US) to Kilometers per liter Converter
Our free fuel economy converter changes mpg US into km/L instantly, so you can compare cars rated in different countries. For example, 20 mpg US = 8.5 km/L.
mpg US to km/L chart
| mpg US | km/L |
|---|---|
| 5 | 2.13 |
| 10 | 4.25 |
| 15 | 6.38 |
| 20 | 8.5 |
| 25 | 10.63 |
| 30 | 12.75 |
| 40 | 17.01 |
| 50 | 21.26 |
Fuel economy units explained
Miles per gallon (US) (mpg US): US miles per gallon uses the 3.785-liter US gallon and is the standard fuel economy rating in the United States. Higher is better.
Kilometers per liter (km/L): Kilometers per liter is the common fuel economy unit in Asia, Latin America and many other regions. Higher numbers mean better fuel efficiency.
How to use the mpg US to km/L converter
- Enter the fuel economy in mpg US.
- Choose the precision.
- Click Submit.
- Read the result in km/L.
Common use cases
- Comparing cars from the US, UK, Europe and Asia
- Estimating fuel costs for trips
- Understanding imported vehicle specifications
- Tracking your own car’s efficiency
Frequently asked questions
Is a higher km/L number better?
Yes. A higher distance per unit of fuel means better efficiency.
Why are US and UK mpg different?
A UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.546 liters, while a US gallon is 3.785 liters, so the same car shows a higher mpg in the UK.
Why is the conversion not a simple multiplication?
For these two units it is a simple multiplication by a fixed factor.
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