How to convert miles per gallon to liters per 100 km
Fuel consumption (L/100km) and fuel economy (km/L, mpg) are inverses: a higher mileage means lower consumption. The calculator handles the inversion automatically.
Worked example: 40 mpg to L/100km
- Start with the value: 40 mpg
- Apply the formula above.
- Result: 40 mpg = 5.88036 L/100km
Miles per Gallon (US) to Liters per 100 km conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Miles per Gallon (US) (mpg) | Liters per 100 km (L/100km) |
|---|---|
| 5 mpg | 47.0429 L/100km |
| 8 mpg | 29.4018 L/100km |
| 10 mpg | 23.5215 L/100km |
| 12 mpg | 19.6012 L/100km |
| 15 mpg | 15.681 L/100km |
| 18 mpg | 13.0675 L/100km |
| 20 mpg | 11.7607 L/100km |
| 25 mpg | 9.40858 L/100km |
| 30 mpg | 7.84049 L/100km |
| 35 mpg | 6.72042 L/100km |
| 40 mpg | 5.88036 L/100km |
| 45 mpg | 5.22699 L/100km |
| 50 mpg | 4.70429 L/100km |
| 60 mpg | 3.92024 L/100km |
Liters per 100 km to Miles per Gallon (US)
| L/100km | mpg |
|---|---|
| 1 L/100km | 235.215 mpg |
| 5 L/100km | 47.0429 mpg |
| 10 L/100km | 23.5215 mpg |
| 50 L/100km | 4.70429 mpg |
| 100 L/100km | 2.35215 mpg |
1 Miles per Gallon (US) in other fuel economy units
About Miles per Gallon (US) and Liters per 100 km
What is a miles per gallon (us) (mpg)?
Miles per US gallon is the fuel economy standard in the United States.
What is a liters per 100 km (L/100km)?
Liters per 100 km measures consumption (lower is better), used in Europe and Australia.
Mileage tip: mileage claimed by manufacturers is measured in ideal conditions. Real-world city mileage in Dhaka traffic is often 20–30% lower.
Where miles per gallon (us) to liters per 100 km conversion is used
Fuel economy conversions are needed for comparing car and motorcycle mileage, trip fuel costs and imported vehicle specs. Converting between miles per gallon and liters per 100 km is especially common when you compare products, read foreign specifications, or fill in forms that expect a specific unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liters per 100 km are in 1 miles per gallon (us)?
1 Miles per Gallon (US) equals 235.215 L/100km.
How do I convert miles per gallon to liters per 100 km?
Use the formula L/100km = 235.215 ÷ mpg (inverse relationship). For example, 40 mpg = 5.88036 L/100km.
What is 40 mpg in L/100km?
40 mpg = 5.88036 L/100km.
How many miles per gallon are in 1 liters per 100 km?
1 Liters per 100 km equals 235.215 mpg. Use the L 100km to MPG converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Miles per Gallon (US) to Liters per 100 km converter accurate?
Yes. It uses exact internationally defined conversion factors, calculated with full floating-point precision. Results are displayed rounded for readability.