MPG to L/100km Converter

MPG to L/100km Converter

MPG to L/100km Converter

Liters Per 100 Kilometers (L/100km):

Usage Instructions:

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

Steps:

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

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

  • 1 mile ≈ 1.60934 kilometers
  • 1 gallon ≈ 3.78541 liters

Conversion Formula

L/100 km = 235.214 ÷ mpg

Example Conversions

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion:

Miles per Gallon (mpg) Formula Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100 km)
10 mpg 235.214 ÷ 10 23.52 L/100 km
20 mpg 235.214 ÷ 20 11.76 L/100 km
30 mpg 235.214 ÷ 30 7.84 L/100 km
40 mpg 235.214 ÷ 40 5.88 L/100 km
50 mpg 235.214 ÷ 50 4.70 L/100 km

How to Convert mpg to L/100 km

  1. Identify the Value in mpg: For example, 15 mpg.
  2. Apply the Conversion Formula:
    • Divide 235.214 by 15.
    • For 15 mpg:
      • Calculation: 235.214 ÷ 15 = 15.68 L/100 km

Practical Uses

  • Fuel Efficiency: This conversion is helpful for comparing fuel efficiency between vehicles using different measurement systems.
  • Vehicle Comparison: Understanding how fuel consumption figures translate from mpg to L/100 km helps in comparing fuel efficiency metrics.

Summary

To convert miles per gallon (mpg) to liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km), divide 235.214 by the mpg value. For example, 20 mpg is approximately 11.76 L/100 km, and 30 mpg is about 7.84 L/100 km. This conversion helps in comparing fuel consumption across different measurement systems.