How MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter Works?
This tool works by dividing 235.215 by the US miles per gallon (MPG) figure. The result is fuel consumption in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km).
Enter the US MPG
Type the fuel economy in US MPG, for example 28 MPG.
Apply the constant
The tool divides 235.215 by MPG.
Read the L/100km figure
The tool returns liters burned per 100 km (62.1 miles).
Compare with metric specs
Set the result beside European, Canadian, or Australian figures.
MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter Formula
The formula is L/100km = 235.215 ÷ US MPG.
L/100km = 235.215 ÷ US MPGFormula variables
- 235.215
- Constant: 100 km × 3.78541 L/gal ÷ 1.609344 km/mi.
- US MPG
- Miles per US gallon.
Worked example
- US MPG: 28 MPG
- Divide 235.215 by 28: 235.215 ÷ 28 = 8.40 L/100km.
Result: 8.40 (L/100km)
L/100km runs in the opposite direction from MPG: lower numbers mean better efficiency. The same formula converts back, so MPG = 235.215 ÷ L/100km.
MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter Conversion Table
The table lists L/100km values for 9 common US MPG ratings.
| US MPG (MPG) | Result (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| 10 MPG | 23.52 |
| 15 MPG | 15.68 |
| 20 MPG | 11.76 |
| 25 MPG | 9.41 |
| 28 MPG | 8.40 |
| 30 MPG | 7.84 |
| 35 MPG | 6.72 |
| 40 MPG | 5.88 |
| 50 MPG | 4.70 |
A 10 MPG truck burns 23.52 L/100km, while a 50 MPG hybrid burns 4.70 L/100km.
What is MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter?
The MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter is a tool that converts US miles per gallon into liters per 100 kilometers. The tool bridges the US and metric fuel economy systems.
MPG measures distance per unit of fuel, while L/100km measures fuel per unit of distance. The 2 scales are reciprocals, so the conversion uses division.
Most countries outside the US and UK rate vehicles in L/100km, including Canada, Australia, and the European Union (EU).
What are the uses of MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the MPG to Liters per 100 Kilometers Converter: comparing international car specs, renting cars abroad, reading Canadian fuel ratings, and converting technical documents.
Comparing international car specs
Buyers compare US and European models on one scale.
Renting cars abroad
Travelers convert familiar MPG into local L/100km.
Reading Canadian fuel ratings
Drivers convert Natural Resources Canada figures into MPG and back.
Converting technical documents
Engineers convert fuel figures in reports and specs.
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