L/100km to MPG Converter
Convert a fuel consumption figure in L/100 km — as used in Europe, Canada and Australia — into US or UK miles per gallon.
How to use the L/100km to MPG Converter
- Enter the L/100 km figure.
- Read the US MPG, UK MPG and km/L.
How it works
MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ L/100 km and MPG (UK) = 282.481 ÷ L/100 km. Because they are reciprocals, small L/100 km numbers give large MPG numbers: 5 L/100 km ≈ 47 US MPG while 10 L/100 km ≈ 23.5 US MPG.
L/100 km to MPG
| L/100 km | US MPG | UK MPG |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 58.8 | 70.6 |
| 5 | 47 | 56.5 |
| 6 | 39.2 | 47.1 |
| 7 | 33.6 | 40.4 |
| 8 | 29.4 | 35.3 |
| 9 | 26.1 | 31.4 |
| 10 | 23.5 | 28.2 |
| 12 | 19.6 | 23.5 |
| 15 | 15.7 | 18.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 8 L/100km in MPG?
About 29.4 US MPG (35.3 UK MPG).
What is 6 L/100km in MPG?
About 39.2 US MPG.
Is 7 L/100km good fuel economy?
Yes — about 33.6 US MPG, good for a midsize car.
Why is L/100km lower when better?
It measures fuel used per distance; less fuel is better.
What is 10 L/100km in MPG?
About 23.5 US MPG or 28.2 UK MPG.