MPG to L/100 km
Convert fuel economy between MPG and liters per 100 km.
About MPG to L/100 km
The two units are inverse measures, linked by the 235.215 constant for US gallons. A low L/100 km figure equals a high MPG figure and vice versa. Europe and North America quote economy in opposite directions, so a quick conversion prevents misjudging how efficient a vehicle really is.
Formula
MPG to L/100 km
L/100 km = 235.215 / MPG (constant for US gallons)
- 235.215
- Conversion constant for MPG to liters per 100 kilometers
Worked example
With the default values below, MPG to L/100 km returns MPG (US) of 32.0. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.
Inputs used
- Efficiency valueminimum 0.001
- 32
- Convert fromone of MPG (US) to L/100 km, L/100 km to MPG
- MPG (US) to L/100 km
Results
- MPG (US)
- 32.0
- Liters per 100 km
- 7.35 L/100km
- km per Liter
- 13.60
Step by step
- 1Values used
- 2MPG to L/100 km
- 3MPG (US)= 32.0
- 4Liters per 100 km= 7.35 L/100km
- 5km per Liter= 13.60
Assumptions and limits
- The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
- In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
- Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is MPG to L/100 km calculated?
L/100 km = 235.215 / MPG (constant for US gallons) The two units are inverse measures, linked by the 235.215 constant for US gallons. A low L/100 km figure equals a high MPG figure and vice versa.
Why does MPG to L/100 km matter?
Europe and North America quote economy in opposite directions, so a quick conversion prevents misjudging how efficient a vehicle really is.
What values do I need to enter?
This calculator takes 2 inputs: Efficiency value, Convert from. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.