Fuel Economy converter
L/100 km to MPG (US) Converter
Convert liters per 100 kilometers to miles per US gallon for US fuel economy ratings.
Result
1 L/100km = 235.215 mpg
Also equals
Conversion formula
mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km8 L/100km equals approximately 29.40 mpg.
Liters per 100 km to Miles per Gallon (US) table
| Liters per 100 km (L/100km) | Miles per Gallon (US) (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 23,521.5 |
| 0.1 | 2,352.15 |
| 1 | 235.215 |
| 2 | 117.6075 |
| 3 | 78.405 |
| 5 | 47.043 |
| 10 | 23.5215 |
| 20 | 11.7608 |
| 50 | 4.7043 |
| 100 | 2.3522 |
| 1,000 | 0.2352 |
What is Liters per 100 km to Miles per Gallon (US)?
Converting liters per 100 kilometers to miles per gallon (US) lets you interpret European fuel ratings in familiar US units. The formula is mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km.
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for liters per 100 km and its recognized relationship to miles per gallon (us). Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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When to convert L/100km to MPG
Use this conversion when comparing imported vehicles, reading European reviews, or translating efficiency ratings for US buyers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert L/100km to MPG?+
Divide 235.215 by the L/100km value.
What is the 235.215 constant?+
It comes from the conversion between miles, gallons, and kilometers: 235.215 ≈ 100 × 1.609344 / 3.785411784.
What is 8 L/100km in mpg?+
8 L/100km is about 29.40 mpg.
What is 5 L/100km in mpg?+
5 L/100km is about 47.04 mpg.
What is a good L/100km rating?+
For most cars, under 7 L/100km is considered efficient; under 5 L/100km is very efficient.
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