Liters per 100 km to MPG (US)
1 L/100 km = 235.214583 mpg
How to convert liters per 100 km to mpg (us)
Enter the value in liters per 100 km (L/100 km) 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).
- An efficient compact: 7 L/100 km is about 33.6 US mpg → that is 33.602083 mpg in mpg (us).
- A US average car: 30 mpg is about 7.8 L/100 km → that is 7.840486 L/100 km in liters per 100 km.
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 Liters per 100 km
Liters per 100 km to MPG (US) conversion table
| Liters per 100 km (L/100 km) | MPG (US) (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 235.214583 |
| 2 | 117.607292 |
| 5 | 47.042917 |
| 10 | 23.521458 |
| 25 | 9.408583 |
| 50 | 4.704292 |
| 100 | 2.352146 |
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 liters per 100 km?
1 liters per 100 km = 235.214583 mpg (us).
What is the formula to convert liters per 100 km to mpg (us)?
The formula is: mpg = 235.214583 ÷ L/100 km.
What is 10 liters per 100 km in mpg (us)?
10 liters per 100 km = 23.521458 mpg (us).