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MPG to L/100km Converter

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Convert between miles per gallon and liters per 100 kilometers, the two most common ways to express fuel economy. The relationship is inverse: as MPG goes up, liters per 100km goes down, so a simple division does not work and you need the proper constant. For US gallons the conversion is 235.215 divided by MPG, and for the larger Imperial gallon used in the UK it is 282.481 divided by MPG. This tool handles both, converts in either direction, and updates instantly. It is useful when reading a US car review from a metric country, comparing a rental abroad, or checking whether a European car is thirstier than your current one. Choosing the right gallon matters because Imperial gallons are about 20 percent larger. Everything is computed locally in your browser.

How to use MPG to L/100km Converter

  1. Choose US or Imperial gallons.
  2. Enter an MPG value, or an L/100km value to go the other way.
  3. Read the converted figure.

Frequently asked questions

How does the MPG to L/100km conversion work?

Because the units are inverse, it divides a constant by the MPG value. The constant differs for US and Imperial gallons.

Does it support both US and UK gallons?

Yes. You can choose US or Imperial gallons, since an Imperial gallon is larger and changes the exact formula.

Can it convert L/100km back to MPG?

Yes. The conversion runs both ways between MPG and L/100km.

What is MPG to L/100km Converter?

Convert between miles per gallon and liters per 100 kilometers, the two most common ways to express fuel economy. The relationship is inverse: as MPG goes up, liters per 100km goes down, so a simple division does not work and you need the proper constant.

Is MPG to L/100km Converter free to use?

Yes. MPG to L/100km Converter is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does MPG to L/100km Converter work in a web browser?

Yes. MPG to L/100km Converter runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with MPG to L/100km Converter?

Yes. MPG to L/100km Converter runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.