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Convert liters per 100 km to miles per imperial gallon

Convert liters per 100 km (L/100 km) to miles per imperial gallon (mpg UK) with the formula mpg UK = 282.4809 ÷ L/100 km.

5 L/100 km = 56.4962 mpg UK

L/100km to UK MPG formula

mpg UK = 282.4809 ÷ L/100 km

Divide 282.4809 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 imperial gallon: 282.4809 ÷ 5 = 56.4962 mpg UK.

Quick answers

What is 5 L/100 km in miles per imperial gallon?
5 L/100 km = 56.4962 mpg UK
What is 6 L/100 km in miles per imperial gallon?
6 L/100 km = 47.0802 mpg UK
What is 8 L/100 km in miles per imperial gallon?
8 L/100 km = 35.3101 mpg UK
What is 10 L/100 km in miles per imperial gallon?
10 L/100 km = 28.2481 mpg UK

L/100km to UK MPG conversion table

UK MPG to L/100km table
liters per 100 km (L/100 km)miles per imperial gallon (mpg UK)
3 L/100 km94.1603 mpg UK
4 L/100 km70.6202 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km62.7735 mpg UK
5 L/100 km56.4962 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km51.3602 mpg UK
6 L/100 km47.0802 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km43.4586 mpg UK
7 L/100 km40.3544 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km37.6641 mpg UK
8 L/100 km35.3101 mpg UK
9 L/100 km31.3868 mpg UK
10 L/100 km28.2481 mpg UK
11 L/100 km25.6801 mpg UK
12 L/100 km23.5401 mpg UK
13 L/100 km21.7293 mpg UK
15 L/100 km18.8321 mpg UK
20 L/100 km14.124 mpg UK

Frequently asked questions

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

Divide 282.4809 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 imperial gallon: 282.4809 ÷ 5 = 56.4962 mpg UK.

Is the L/100km to UK MPG conversion exact?

Yes. The formula comes from exact definitions of the mile (1,609.344 m) and the imperial gallon (4.54609 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 imperial gallon?

5 L/100 km = 56.4962 mpg UK.

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

Divide the same constant by the value: L/100 km = 282.4809 ÷ mpg UK. The UK MPG to L/100km page has a converter and a full table.

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