How to convert miles per gallon (US) to liters per 100 kilometers
Use the formula L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ mpg.
Example: 30 mpg is 7.8405 L/100 km.
MPG to L/100 km chart
| Miles per gallon (US) (mpg) | Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 10 mpg | 23.5215 L/100 km |
| 12 mpg | 19.6012 L/100 km |
| 15 mpg | 15.681 L/100 km |
| 18 mpg | 13.0675 L/100 km |
| 20 mpg | 11.7607 L/100 km |
| 22 mpg | 10.6916 L/100 km |
| 25 mpg | 9.4086 L/100 km |
| 28 mpg | 8.4005 L/100 km |
| 30 mpg | 7.8405 L/100 km |
| 32 mpg | 7.3505 L/100 km |
| 35 mpg | 6.7204 L/100 km |
| 40 mpg | 5.8804 L/100 km |
| 45 mpg | 5.227 L/100 km |
| 50 mpg | 4.7043 L/100 km |
| 60 mpg | 3.9202 L/100 km |
Values are rounded to six decimals below 1, four decimals up to 1,000 and two decimals above. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
Miles per gallon (US) is the distance a car goes on one US gallon (3.785411784 liters). Higher is better.
Liters per 100 kilometers is the fuel used to drive 100 km. Lower is better, which is why it runs the other way round from mpg.
Need the other direction? Use the L/100 km to MPG converter. For every fuel economy unit at once, open the Fuel Economy Converter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert MPG to L/100 km?
L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ mpg. For example, 30 mpg is 7.8405 L/100 km.
How do I convert miles per gallon (US) to liters per 100 kilometers?
Use the formula L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ mpg. For example: 30 mpg is 7.8405 L/100 km.
What is 32 miles per gallon (US) in liters per 100 kilometers?
32 miles per gallon (US) is 7.3505 liters per 100 kilometers.