Fuel Efficiency Conversions: MPG to L/100km
Omni Editorial Team
Our editorial team researches, tests, and recommends the best conversion tools and methods to help you make accurate conversions every time.
Fuel efficiency is measured differently around the world. Here's how to convert between the common systems:
Common Conversions
- Miles per gallon (US) to liters per 100 kilometers: 235.215 ÷ MPG = L/100km
- Liters per 100 kilometers to miles per gallon (US): 235.215 ÷ L/100km = MPG
- Miles per gallon (US) to miles per gallon (UK): MPG (US) × 1.201 = MPG (UK)
- Miles per gallon (UK) to miles per gallon (US): MPG (UK) × 0.833 = MPG (US)
Examples
- 30 MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ 30 = 7.84 L/100km
- 8 L/100km = 235.215 ÷ 8 = 29.4 MPG (US)
Regional Standards
- United States: Miles per gallon (MPG)
- Europe, Australia, and most of the world: Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km)
- United Kingdom: Miles per gallon (MPG), but using the imperial gallon
- Japan: Kilometers per liter (km/L)
Remember that lower values are better for L/100km, while higher values are better for MPG.
