Kilometer per Liter to MPG (US)
1 km/L = 2.35214583 mpg
How to convert kilometer per liter to mpg (us)
Enter the value in kilometer per liter (km/L) above and the equivalent in mpg (us) (mpg) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when comparing a US car (mpg) with a European one (L/100 km).
- A US average car: 30 mpg is about 7.8 L/100 km → that is 12.754311 km/L in kilometer per liter.
Typical situations: understanding why lower L/100 km but higher mpg both mean better efficiency; checking real-world consumption against brochure figures.
You can also convert in the other direction: MPG (US) to Kilometer per Liter
Kilometer per Liter to MPG (US) conversion table
| Kilometer per Liter (km/L) | MPG (US) (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.352146 |
| 2 | 4.704292 |
| 5 | 11.760729 |
| 10 | 23.521458 |
| 25 | 58.803646 |
| 50 | 117.607292 |
| 100 | 235.214583 |
Watch out for
- US vs UK mpg: UK gallons are bigger, so UK mpg figures are about 20% higher for the same car
- mpg is inverse: doubling mpg halves fuel use, but the savings are not linear in the way people expect
Frequently asked questions
How many mpg (us) is 1 kilometer per liter?
1 kilometer per liter = 2.352146 mpg (us).
What is the formula to convert kilometer per liter to mpg (us)?
The formula is: mpg = km/L × 2.352146.
What is 10 kilometers per liter in mpg (us)?
10 kilometers per liter = 23.521458 mpg (us).