L/100km to MPG Converter

L/100km to MPG Converter

L/100km to MPG Converter

Miles Per Gallon (MPG):

Usage Instructions:

Objective: Convert fuel efficiency from L/100km (Liters Per 100 Kilometers) to MPG (Miles Per Gallon).

Steps:

  1. Enter L/100km: Input the fuel efficiency in liters per 100 kilometers.
  2. Click "Convert to MPG": Press the button to convert the value to miles per gallon.
  3. View the Result: The converted value in MPG will be displayed below.

To convert liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) to miles per gallon (mpg), you can use the following conversion factors:

  • 1 liter ≈ 0.264172 gallons
  • 1 kilometer ≈ 0.621371 miles

Conversion Formula

mpg = 235.214 ÷ L/100 km

Example Conversions

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion:

Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100 km) Formula Miles per Gallon (mpg)
5 L/100 km 235.214 ÷ 5 47.04 mpg
10 L/100 km 235.214 ÷ 10 23.52 mpg
15 L/100 km 235.214 ÷ 15 15.68 mpg
20 L/100 km 235.214 ÷ 20 11.76 mpg
25 L/100 km 235.214 ÷ 25 9.41 mpg

How to Convert L/100 km to mpg

  1. Identify the Value in L/100 km: For example, 12 L/100 km.
  2. Apply the Conversion Formula:
    • Divide 235.214 by the number of liters per 100 kilometers.
    • For 12 L/100 km:
      • Calculation: 235.214 ÷ 12 = 19.60 mpg

Practical Uses

  • Fuel Efficiency: This conversion is useful for comparing fuel efficiency metrics between vehicles using different units.
  • Vehicle Comparison: Helps in understanding fuel consumption in terms more familiar in different regions or measurement systems.

Summary

To convert liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) to miles per gallon (mpg), divide 235.214 by the L/100 km value. For instance, 10 L/100 km equals approximately 23.52 mpg, and 20 L/100 km equals about 11.76 mpg. This conversion is useful for comparing fuel efficiency across different measurement systems.