Fuel economy converters
Miles per gallon (US and UK), km per liter and liters per 100 km. L/100 km is an inverse measure, so lower is better.
Result
Precision (significant figures)
Formula
L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ mpg
1 mpg = 235.215 L/100 km
All fuel economy converters
| Converter | Units | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| MPG to L/100 km | mpg → L/100 km | Comparing US cars with metric specs |
| L/100 km to MPG | L/100 km → mpg | European and Australian car reviews |
Common situations
Why people usually need a fuel economy conversion, and which tool answers it.
A European review quotes 6 L/100 km and you know cars in mpg.
L/100 km is an inverse scale: lower is better. The risk: choosing a car that costs more to run than you thought.