Fuel Economy Converter
Convert between MPG (miles per gallon) and L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).
mpg
Liters per 100 km
7.8
Kilometers per Liter12.8
Miles per Liter7.9
Fuel Economy Conversion
L/100km = 235.215 / MPG
km/L = MPG × 0.4251
MPG is used in the US and UK. L/100km is the standard in most other countries. Lower L/100km = better fuel economy.
Example Calculation
A car with 30 MPG fuel economy.
- 01L/100km = 235.215 / 30 = 7.8 L/100km
- 02km/L = 30 × 0.4251 = 12.8 km/L
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