MPG (UK) to MPG (US)
1 mpg = 0.8326741844 mpg
How to convert mpg (uk) to mpg (us)
Enter the value in mpg (uk) (mpg) 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 36.028498 mpg in mpg (uk).
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 MPG (UK)
MPG (UK) to MPG (US) conversion table
| MPG (UK) (mpg) | MPG (US) (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.832674 |
| 2 | 1.665348 |
| 5 | 4.163371 |
| 10 | 8.326742 |
| 25 | 20.816855 |
| 50 | 41.633709 |
| 100 | 83.267418 |
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 mpg (uk)?
1 mpg (uk) = 0.832674 mpg (us).
What is the formula to convert mpg (uk) to mpg (us)?
The formula is: mpg = mpg × 0.832674.
What is 10 mpg (uk) in mpg (us)?
10 mpg (uk) = 8.326742 mpg (us).