How to convert litres per 100 km to MPG (US)
MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ (L/100 km)
Example: 8 L/100 km → 29.4018 mpg (US)
Liters per 100 km to MPG (US) table
| Liters per 100 km (L/100 km) | MPG (US) (mpg (US)) |
|---|---|
| 3 L/100 km | 78.404861 mpg (US) |
| 4 L/100 km | 58.803646 mpg (US) |
| 5 L/100 km | 47.042917 mpg (US) |
| 6 L/100 km | 39.202431 mpg (US) |
| 7 L/100 km | 33.602083 mpg (US) |
| 8 L/100 km | 29.401823 mpg (US) |
| 9 L/100 km | 26.134954 mpg (US) |
| 10 L/100 km | 23.521458 mpg (US) |
| 12 L/100 km | 19.601215 mpg (US) |
| 15 L/100 km | 15.680972 mpg (US) |
| 20 L/100 km | 11.760729 mpg (US) |
| 25 L/100 km | 9.4085833 mpg (US) |
| 30 L/100 km | 7.8404861 mpg (US) |
| 40 L/100 km | 5.8803646 mpg (US) |
About these units
Liters per 100 km (L/100 km): Litres per 100 kilometres is the fuel-consumption measure in Europe, Asia and Australia – lower numbers mean better economy.
MPG (US) (mpg (US)): Miles per (US) gallon measures how far a car travels on one gallon – higher is better. Used in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert litres per 100 km to MPG (US)?
Litres per 100 km and MPG (US) are inversely related, so use MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ (L/100 km). For example, 8 L/100 km = 29.4018 mpg (US).
How do I convert L/100 km to mpg (US)?
Use the formula MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ (L/100 km). For example, 8 L/100 km gives 29.4018 mpg (US).
How do I convert MPG (US) back to litres per 100 km?
Use the reverse formula on our MPG (US) to Liters per 100 km page, or press Swap in the converter above.
What does L/100 km mean?
Litres per 100 kilometres is the fuel-consumption measure in Europe, Asia and Australia – lower numbers mean better economy.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every fuel economy unit at once? Use the Fuel Economy Converter.