How to convert miles per UK gallon to litres per 100 km
Miles per UK gallon and litres per 100 km are inverse measures: one is distance per fuel, the other fuel per distance. Divide 282.4809363 by the value instead of multiplying:
L/100 km = 282.4809363 ÷ mpg (UK)
Examples
- 282.4809363 ÷ 30 = 9.416031211 L/100 km
- 282.4809363 ÷ 40 = 7.062023408 L/100 km
- 282.4809363 ÷ 50 = 5.649618727 L/100 km
mpg (UK) to L/100 km conversion table
| Miles per UK gallon (mpg (UK)) | Litres per 100 km (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 5 mpg (UK) | 56.49618727 L/100 km |
| 8 mpg (UK) | 35.31011704 L/100 km |
| 10 mpg (UK) | 28.24809363 L/100 km |
| 12 mpg (UK) | 23.54007803 L/100 km |
| 14 mpg (UK) | 20.17720974 L/100 km |
| 15 mpg (UK) | 18.83206242 L/100 km |
| 16 mpg (UK) | 17.65505852 L/100 km |
| 18 mpg (UK) | 15.69338535 L/100 km |
| 20 mpg (UK) | 14.12404682 L/100 km |
| 22 mpg (UK) | 12.84004256 L/100 km |
| 25 mpg (UK) | 11.29923745 L/100 km |
| 28 mpg (UK) | 10.08860487 L/100 km |
| 30 mpg (UK) | 9.416031211 L/100 km |
| 35 mpg (UK) | 8.070883895 L/100 km |
| 40 mpg (UK) | 7.062023408 L/100 km |
| 50 mpg (UK) | 5.649618727 L/100 km |
What is a mile per UK gallon?
Miles per UK (imperial) gallon is used in the UK; it reads about 20% higher than US mpg for the same car.
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 UK gallon to litres per 100 km?
Use the formula L/100 km = 282.4809363 ÷ mpg (UK).
What is 40 mpg (UK) in L/100 km?
40 mpg (UK) = 7.062023408 L/100 km.
What is 50 mpg (UK) in L/100 km?
50 mpg (UK) = 5.649618727 L/100 km.