How to convert liters per 100 km to miles per gallon (us)
- Type the value in liters per 100 km (L/100 km) in the box above.
- The result in miles per gallon (us) appears instantly, along with the same value in every other unit of fuel economy.
- Press ⇄ to convert the other way.
Formula
US mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100 km. Example: 6 L/100 km = 39.2024 mpg.
Litres per 100 km to miles per gallon helps when a European or Australian car review quotes consumption and you think in mpg, or when importing a car. Because one measures fuel per distance and the other distance per fuel, the relationship is a division rather than a multiplication: 235.215 divided by L/100 km gives US mpg, and 282.481 divided by it gives UK mpg. A thrifty 5 L/100 km is 47 US mpg.
L/100 km to mpg conversion chart
| Liters per 100 km | Miles per gallon (US) |
|---|---|
| 3 L/100 km | 78.4049 mpg |
| 4 L/100 km | 58.8036 mpg |
| 5 L/100 km | 47.0429 mpg |
| 6 L/100 km | 39.2024 mpg |
| 7 L/100 km | 33.6021 mpg |
| 8 L/100 km | 29.4018 mpg |
| 9 L/100 km | 26.135 mpg |
| 10 L/100 km | 23.5215 mpg |
| 12 L/100 km | 19.6012 mpg |
| 15 L/100 km | 15.681 mpg |
FAQ
What is 6 L/100 km in mpg?
About 39.2 US mpg, or 47.1 UK mpg.
How do I convert L/100 km to mpg?
Use US mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100 km. Or type the value above and the converter does it for you.
How do I convert mpg back to L/100 km?
The formula is its own inverse: divide 235.215 by the L/100 km figure to get US mpg.