To convert km/L to mpg, you use the following formula:
mpg = km/L × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172
Example Conversions
Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion:
Kilometers per Liter (km/L) |
Formula |
Miles per Gallon (mpg) |
5 km/L |
5 × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172 |
11.76 mpg |
10 km/L |
10 × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172 |
23.52 mpg |
15 km/L |
15 × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172 |
35.28 mpg |
20 km/L |
20 × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172 |
47.04 mpg |
25 km/L |
25 × 0.621371 ÷ 0.264172 |
58.80 mpg |
How to Convert km/L to mpg
- Identify the Value in km/L: For example, 12 km/L.
- Apply the Conversion Formula:
- Multiply 12 km/L by 0.621371.
- Divide the result by 0.264172.
- For 12 km/L:
- Calculation: 12 × 0.621371 = 7.456452
- 7.456452 ÷ 0.264172 = 28.22 mpg
Practical Uses
- Fuel Efficiency: This conversion is useful for comparing fuel efficiency between vehicles that use different measurement systems (km/L and mpg).
- Vehicle Comparison: Helps in understanding how fuel consumption figures in one system translate to another.
Summary
To convert kilometers per liter (km/L) to miles per gallon (mpg), multiply the value in km/L by 0.621371 and then divide by 0.264172. For instance, 10 km/L is approximately 23.52 mpg, and 20 km/L is about 47.04 mpg. This conversion helps compare fuel efficiency across different units of measurement.