How to convert miles per US gallon to litres per 100 km
Miles per US gallon and litres per 100 km are inverse measures: one is distance per fuel, the other fuel per distance. Divide 235.2145833 by the value instead of multiplying:
L/100 km = 235.2145833 ÷ mpg (US)
Examples
- 235.2145833 ÷ 25 = 9.408583333 L/100 km
- 235.2145833 ÷ 30 = 7.840486111 L/100 km
- 235.2145833 ÷ 40 = 5.880364583 L/100 km
mpg (US) to L/100 km conversion table
| Miles per US gallon (mpg (US)) | Litres per 100 km (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 5 mpg (US) | 47.04291667 L/100 km |
| 8 mpg (US) | 29.40182292 L/100 km |
| 10 mpg (US) | 23.52145833 L/100 km |
| 12 mpg (US) | 19.60121528 L/100 km |
| 14 mpg (US) | 16.80104167 L/100 km |
| 15 mpg (US) | 15.68097222 L/100 km |
| 16 mpg (US) | 14.70091146 L/100 km |
| 18 mpg (US) | 13.06747685 L/100 km |
| 20 mpg (US) | 11.76072917 L/100 km |
| 22 mpg (US) | 10.69157197 L/100 km |
| 25 mpg (US) | 9.408583333 L/100 km |
| 28 mpg (US) | 8.400520833 L/100 km |
| 30 mpg (US) | 7.840486111 L/100 km |
| 35 mpg (US) | 6.720416667 L/100 km |
| 40 mpg (US) | 5.880364583 L/100 km |
| 50 mpg (US) | 4.704291667 L/100 km |
What is a mile per US gallon?
Miles per US gallon is the American fuel economy unit.
What is a litre per 100 km?
Litres per 100 kilometres is the European measure of fuel use. Lower is better.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert miles per US gallon to litres per 100 km?
Use the formula L/100 km = 235.2145833 ÷ mpg (US).
What is 30 mpg (US) in L/100 km?
30 mpg (US) = 7.840486111 L/100 km.
What is 40 mpg (US) in L/100 km?
40 mpg (US) = 5.880364583 L/100 km.