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Convert liters per 100 km to miles per US gallon

Convert liters per 100 km (L/100 km) to miles per US gallon (mpg) with the formula mpg = 235.2146 ÷ L/100 km.

5 L/100 km = 47.0429 mpg

L/100km to MPG formula

mpg = 235.2146 ÷ L/100 km

Divide 235.2146 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 miles per US gallon: 235.2146 ÷ 5 = 47.0429 mpg.

Quick answers

What is 5 L/100 km in miles per US gallon?
5 L/100 km = 47.0429 mpg
What is 6 L/100 km in miles per US gallon?
6 L/100 km = 39.2024 mpg
What is 8 L/100 km in miles per US gallon?
8 L/100 km = 29.4018 mpg
What is 10 L/100 km in miles per US gallon?
10 L/100 km = 23.5215 mpg

L/100km to MPG conversion table

MPG to L/100km table
liters per 100 km (L/100 km)miles per US gallon (mpg)
3 L/100 km78.4049 mpg
4 L/100 km58.8036 mpg
4.5 L/100 km52.2699 mpg
5 L/100 km47.0429 mpg
5.5 L/100 km42.7663 mpg
6 L/100 km39.2024 mpg
6.5 L/100 km36.1869 mpg
7 L/100 km33.6021 mpg
7.5 L/100 km31.3619 mpg
8 L/100 km29.4018 mpg
9 L/100 km26.135 mpg
10 L/100 km23.5215 mpg
11 L/100 km21.3831 mpg
12 L/100 km19.6012 mpg
13 L/100 km18.0934 mpg
15 L/100 km15.681 mpg
20 L/100 km11.7607 mpg

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert liters per 100 km to miles per US gallon?

Divide 235.2146 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 miles per US gallon: 235.2146 ÷ 5 = 47.0429 mpg.

Is the L/100km to MPG conversion exact?

Yes. The formula comes from exact definitions of the mile (1,609.344 m) and the US gallon (3.785411784 L); 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 miles per US gallon?

5 L/100 km = 47.0429 mpg.

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

Divide the same constant by the value: L/100 km = 235.2146 ÷ mpg. The MPG to L/100km page has a converter and a full table.

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