MPG to L/100km Converter

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How it works

Fuel economy is either distance per fuel (mpg, km/L: higher is better) or fuel per distance (L/100km: lower is better). The conversion is L/100km = 235.215 ÷ MPG (US), or 282.481 ÷ MPG (UK). The UK gallon is larger (4.546 L vs 3.785 L), so the same car has a higher UK mpg figure.

Quick reference

MPG (US)L/100kmkm/L

FAQ

How do I convert MPG to L/100km?

Divide 235.215 by the US mpg figure. 30 mpg = 235.215 ÷ 30 = 7.84 L/100km. For UK mpg, divide 282.481 instead.

How do I convert L/100km to MPG?

The same formula works in reverse: 235.215 ÷ L/100km gives US mpg. 8 L/100km = 29.4 mpg (US).

Is 30 mpg good?

30 mpg (US) is about 7.8 L/100km, a fairly typical figure for a modern petrol car. Hybrids often reach 45–55 mpg (4.3–5.2 L/100km).

What is the difference between US and UK mpg?

The gallons differ. One imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 litres and one US gallon is 3.785 litres, so 1 UK mpg is about 0.833 US mpg.

Is my data stored?

No, everything is calculated in your browser.

See also: Gallons to Liters · Miles to Km · Km to Miles