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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

Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon: Liters per 100km and miles per gallon are inverse units: a higher L/100km means a lower mpg. To convert, divide 235.215 by the value (mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km). For example, 31 L/100km = 7.587581 mpg.

How to Convert Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon

Liters per 100km and miles per gallon are inverse units: their product is always 235.215. To convert in either direction, divide 235.215 by the value. Doubling one halves the other.

Conversion Formula

  • Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon: mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km
  • Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km: L/100km = 235.215 ÷ mpg

Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon Conversion Chart

Liters per 100km (L/100km)Miles per Gallon (mpg)
3.175.875806
4.651.133696
6.138.559836
7.730.547403
1023.5215
1219.60125
1515.681
2011.76075
259.4086
317.587581
405.880375
514.612059
613.855984
773.05474

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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.

How do you convert liters per 100km to miles per gallon?

Divide 235.215 by the liters per 100km value. Formula: mpg = 235.215 ÷ L/100km. For example, 31 L/100km = 7.587581 mpg.

How do you convert miles per gallon back to liters per 100km?

The same operation works in both directions: L/100km = 235.215 ÷ mpg. For example, 8 mpg = 29.401875 L/100km.

Why do liters per 100km and miles per gallon move in opposite directions?

They are inverse measures of the same quantity — their product is always 235.215. A higher L/100km value therefore always means a lower mpg value, and doubling one halves the other.