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Convert liters per 100 km to kilometers per liter

Convert liters per 100 km (L/100 km) to kilometers per liter (km/L) with the formula km/L = 100 ÷ L/100 km.

5 L/100 km = 20 km/L

L/100km to KM/L formula

km/L = 100 ÷ L/100 km

Divide 100 by the value in L/100 km. The two figures are inverse: the lower the liters per 100 km, the higher the distance per unit of fuel.

Example: To convert 5 L/100 km to kilometers per liter: 100 ÷ 5 = 20 km/L.

Quick answers

What is 5 L/100 km in kilometers per liter?
5 L/100 km = 20 km/L
What is 6 L/100 km in kilometers per liter?
6 L/100 km = 16.6667 km/L
What is 8 L/100 km in kilometers per liter?
8 L/100 km = 12.5 km/L
What is 10 L/100 km in kilometers per liter?
10 L/100 km = 10 km/L

L/100km to KM/L conversion table

KM/L to L/100km table
liters per 100 km (L/100 km)kilometers per liter (km/L)
3 L/100 km33.3333 km/L
4 L/100 km25 km/L
4.5 L/100 km22.2222 km/L
5 L/100 km20 km/L
5.5 L/100 km18.1818 km/L
6 L/100 km16.6667 km/L
6.5 L/100 km15.3846 km/L
7 L/100 km14.2857 km/L
7.5 L/100 km13.3333 km/L
8 L/100 km12.5 km/L
9 L/100 km11.1111 km/L
10 L/100 km10 km/L
11 L/100 km9.09091 km/L
12 L/100 km8.33333 km/L
13 L/100 km7.69231 km/L
15 L/100 km6.66667 km/L
20 L/100 km5 km/L

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert liters per 100 km to kilometers per liter?

Divide 100 by the value in L/100 km. The two figures are inverse: the lower the liters per 100 km, the higher the distance per unit of fuel. To convert 5 L/100 km to kilometers per liter: 100 ÷ 5 = 20 km/L.

Is the L/100km to KM/L conversion exact?

Yes. The formula comes from exact definitions of the mile (1,609.344 m) and the liter; the constant is shown rounded.

Why are US and UK mpg different?

A US gallon is 3.785 L and an imperial gallon is 4.546 L. Because the UK gallon is about 20% larger, the same car gets about 20% more miles per gallon in UK figures.

What is 5 L/100 km in kilometers per liter?

5 L/100 km = 20 km/L.

How do I convert kilometers per liter back to liters per 100 km?

Divide the same constant by the value: L/100 km = 100 ÷ km/L. The KM/L to L/100km page has a converter and a full table.

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