Fuel Consumption Converter
Formula
mpg = 235.215 ÷ (L/100km)Quick Reference Table — Liter per 100 km → Mile per gallon (US)
| Value (L/100km) | Result (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 3 L/100km | 78.4049 mpg |
| 4 L/100km | 58.8036 mpg |
| 5 L/100km | 47.0429 mpg |
| 6 L/100km | 39.2024 mpg |
| 7 L/100km | 33.6021 mpg |
| 8 L/100km | 29.4018 mpg |
| 9 L/100km | 26.135 mpg |
| 10 L/100km | 23.5215 mpg |
| 12 L/100km | 19.6012 mpg |
| 15 L/100km | 15.681 mpg |
| 20 L/100km | 11.7607 mpg |
About Fuel Consumption Conversions
Fuel consumption measures how efficiently a vehicle uses fuel. In Europe and most of the world, it is expressed as liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) - lower values mean better efficiency. In the United States, fuel efficiency is expressed as miles per gallon (mpg) - higher values mean better efficiency. The US gallon (3.785 L) differs from the Imperial gallon (4.546 L), so US mpg and UK mpg give different numbers for the same vehicle. To convert L/100km to US mpg, divide 235.215 by the L/100km value. A typical modern car consumes 5-8 L/100km (30-47 mpg).