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Liters per 100km to MPG

Convert liters per 100 kilometers to MPG instantly.

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Formula

MPG = 235.214583 / L/100km

Unit Relationship

Litres per 100 kilometres and MPG express fuel economy in opposite ways. This converter calculates U.S. MPG as 235.214583 divided by L/100km.

Worked Example

For 8 L/100km: 235.214583 ÷ 8 ≈ 29.40 MPG.

Unit Definitions

Liters per 100km: Litres per 100 kilometres measures the amount of fuel consumed to travel 100 kilometres.

MPG: Miles per gallon measures the distance travelled using one U.S. gallon of fuel.

Practical Uses

translating Canadian or metric fuel economy into U.S. MPG
comparing vehicles advertised in different markets
interpreting fuel-consumption ratings for U.S. audiences
comparing fuel-per-distance and distance-per-fuel measures

Precision and Rounding

This converter uses the existing constant 235.214583. Keep additional precision during the reciprocal calculation and round the final MPG result as needed.

Important Notes

The MPG result on this page is U.S. MPG.
Lower L/100km corresponds to higher MPG.
This reciprocal conversion cannot be performed with one fixed multiplier.

Quick Reference

Liters per 100km	MPG
5	47.04
8	29.4
10	23.52
12	19.6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert L/100km to MPG?

Divide 235.214583 by the litres-per-100-kilometres value.

What is 8 L/100km in MPG?

8 L/100km is approximately 29.40 U.S. MPG.

Does lower L/100km mean better fuel economy?

Yes. A lower L/100km value means less fuel is consumed to travel 100 kilometres.

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