Miles per gallon (US) to Liters per 100 kilometers Converter
Convert miles per gallon (us) (mpg US) to liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) instantly. Free fuel economy converter with a quick reference chart.
Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) to Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100 km) conversion table
Here are the most common conversions for Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) to Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100 km) at a glance.
| Miles per Gallon US (mpg US) | Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2,352.14583333 |
| 0.5 | 470.42916667 |
| 1 | 235.21458333 |
| 2 | 117.60729167 |
| 3 | 78.40486111 |
| 5 | 47.04291667 |
| 10 | 23.52145833 |
| 20 | 11.76072917 |
| 30 | 7.84048611 |
| 50 | 4.70429167 |
| 100 | 2.35214583 |
Miles per gallon (US) to Liters per 100 kilometers Converter
Our free fuel economy converter changes mpg US into L/100 km instantly, so you can compare cars rated in different countries. For example, 20 mpg US = 11.76 L/100 km.
mpg US to L/100 km chart
| mpg US | L/100 km |
|---|---|
| 5 | 47.04 |
| 10 | 23.52 |
| 15 | 15.68 |
| 20 | 11.76 |
| 25 | 9.41 |
| 30 | 7.84 |
| 40 | 5.88 |
| 50 | 4.7 |
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.
Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km): Liters per 100 km is used in Europe, Australia and Canada. It measures consumption, so lower numbers mean better efficiency.
How to use the mpg US to L/100 km converter
- Enter the fuel economy in mpg US.
- Choose the precision.
- Click Submit.
- Read the result in L/100 km.
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 L/100 km number better?
No. L/100 km measures fuel used, so a lower number means a more efficient car.
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?
L/100 km is a consumption rate (fuel per distance) while mpg and km/L are efficiency (distance per fuel), so one is the inverse of the other.
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