What units does this fuel economy converter support?
This fuel economy converter supports MPG (US), MPG (UK), liters per 100 kilometers and kilometers per liter.
You can convert in any direction, such as MPG to L/100km , L/100km to MPG , km/L to MPG and MPG UK to MPG US .
How do I convert MPG to L/100km?
To convert MPG (US) to L/100km , divide 235.214583 by the MPG value.
This tool calculates it instantly and also works with UK MPG and km/L.
How do I convert L/100km to MPG?
To convert L/100km to MPG (US) , divide 235.214583 by the L/100km value.
You can also use the Swap button to reverse the conversion direction instantly.
What is the difference between US MPG and UK MPG?
UK MPG is based on the imperial gallon, which is larger than the US gallon.
That means a UK MPG value is higher than the equivalent US MPG value for the same fuel efficiency.
Is a lower L/100km number better?
Yes. L/100km measures the fuel consumed to travel 100 kilometers, so a lower number means less fuel used for that distance. For MPG and km/L, a higher number means better fuel economy.
Why can I not convert zero MPG or zero L/100km?
MPG and L/100km are reciprocal measurements. Converting a value of zero would involve division by zero or a non-finite result, so this tool requires a positive value for fuel-economy conversions.