MPG (US) to Liters per 100 km
1 mpg = 235.214583 L/100 km
How to convert mpg (us) to liters per 100 km
Enter the value in mpg (us) (mpg) above and the equivalent in liters per 100 km (L/100 km) 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: Liters per 100 km to MPG (US)
MPG (US) to Liters per 100 km conversion table
| MPG (US) (mpg) | Liters per 100 km (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 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 liters per 100 km is 1 mpg (us)?
1 mpg (us) = 235.214583 liters per 100 km.
What is the formula to convert mpg (us) to liters per 100 km?
The formula is: L/100 km = 235.214583 ÷ mpg.
What is 10 mpg (us) in liters per 100 km?
10 mpg (us) = 23.521458 liters per 100 km.