UnitConL/100km to MPG Converter
Convert liters per 100 kilometers to US miles per gallon for imported vehicle specs, international automotive journalism, and understanding European fuel economy ratings in US terms.
Formula
Divide 235.215 by L/100km to get US mpg. To reverse, divide 235.215 by US mpg to get L/100km.
Quick reference
| Liter per 100 km (L/100km) | Miles per Gallon (US) (US mpg) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 58.80365 |
| 5 | 47.04292 |
| 6 | 39.20243 |
| 7 | 33.60208 |
| 8 | 29.40182 |
| 9 | 26.13495 |
| 10 | 23.52146 |
| 12 | 19.60122 |
| 15 | 15.68097 |
| 20 | 11.76073 |
About these units
Liter per 100 km
Liters per 100 km is the EU fuel consumption standard, mandatory on new vehicle labels across Europe. It expresses fuel use as consumption rather than efficiency, meaning lower numbers indicate better economy.
Miles per Gallon (US)
Miles per gallon has been the US fuel economy standard since the 1970s oil crisis. EPA mpg ratings appear on new car stickers and are familiar to American consumers.
Frequently asked questions
235.215 ÷ 5 = 47.04 mpg — a very fuel-efficient vehicle.
235.215 ÷ 10 = 23.52 mpg — typical for a mid-size SUV.
L/100km is linear — halving consumption doubles efficiency. MPG has a non-linear scale, so the difference between 15 and 20 mpg saves more fuel than between 50 and 60 mpg over the same distance.