L/100km to MPG (US) Converter
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1 Liters per 100km = 235.2146 MPG (US)
Key Formulas
MPG (US) → Liters per 100km
L/100km ≈ 235.215 / mpgLiters per 100km → MPG (US)
mpg ≈ 235.215 / L/100kmKm per Liter → MPG (US)
mpg = km/L × 2.35215MPG (US) → Km per Liter
km/L = mpg × 0.425144Formula
mpg = (235.214583333) / L/100km (numerator shown rounded)To convert L/100 km to US mpg, divide 235.215 by the L/100 km figure. The constant is 100 times 3.785411784 L per US gallon, divided by 1.609344 km per mile. European and Canadian specifications state consumption in L/100 km, and US shoppers compare it with EPA ratings in mpg. A car using 8 L/100 km returns about 29.40 mpg, and halving the consumption to 4 L/100 km doubles the rating to about 58.80 mpg. British figures use the larger imperial gallon, covered in imperial to US mpg.
Source: NIST named gallon and mile definitions; reciprocal fuel ratio derived from them
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Real-World Examples
Example: compact car at 6 L/100 km, for a US mpg comparison.
6 L/100km = 39.20243055555555 mpg
Example: crossover at 9 L/100 km, restated in US mpg.
9 L/100km = 26.1349537037037 mpg
Example: pickup at 12 L/100 km, shown as US mpg.
12 L/100km = 19.601215277777776 mpg
Example: hybrid at 4.5 L/100 km, restated in US mpg.
4.5 L/100km = 52.2699074074074 mpg