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L/100km to MPG Converter

Convert liters per 100 kilometers to miles per gallon and MPG to L/100km. Inverse fuel economy converter.

L/100km

Miles per Gallon

27.67

mpg

8.5 L/100km = 27.67 mpg

mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km

How to Convert L/100km to MPG

Liters per 100km and MPG are inversely related. Divide 235.215 by the L/100km value to get US miles per gallon. Lower L/100km values produce higher MPG numbers.

Conversion Formula

  • L/100km to MPG: mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km
  • MPG to L/100km: L/100km = 235.215 ÷ mpg

Common Conversions

L/100kmMPG (US)
458.80
547.04
639.20
7.531.36
829.40
926.14
1219.60
1515.68

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FAQ

How do I convert L/100km to MPG?

Divide 235.215 by the L/100km value. For example, 8 L/100km = 235.215 ÷ 8 = 29.40 MPG.

Why is 5 L/100km considered very efficient?

5 L/100km equals about 47 MPG, which is excellent for a conventional gasoline car. Most hybrids target this range.

What L/100km does the average car get?

The average new car in Europe achieves roughly 6-7 L/100km. In North America, the average is closer to 8-10 L/100km due to larger vehicles.

Does this use US or imperial gallons?

This converter outputs US MPG. For UK imperial MPG, use the dedicated L/100km to UK MPG converter, which uses the constant 282.481 instead.