How to convert L/100 km to mpg
- Type the value in L/100 km in the Value field.
- See the result in mpg, highlighted at the top.
- You also see the same value in the other units of the category.
- Tap Copy result to take the equivalents with you.
The formula and examples
The conversion is a division: mpg = 235.21 ÷ L/100 km. So 5 L/100 km is 47.04 mpg, 8 L/100 km is 29.4 mpg and 10 L/100 km is 23.52 mpg.
The relationship is inverse: divide 235.2 by the liters per 100 km to get the mpg. The US gallon is used. UK mpg (imperial gallon) are shown separately.
l/100 km × 235.21458 = mpg, US
mpg, US × 235.21458 = l/100 km
Liters per 100 km (l/100 km) to Miles per gallon (mpg, US) conversion table
| Liters per 100 km (l/100 km) | Miles per gallon (mpg, US) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 470.429 |
| 1 | 235.215 |
| 2 | 117.607 |
| 3 | 78.4049 |
| 4 | 58.8036 |
| 5 | 47.0429 |
| 6 | 39.2024 |
| 7 | 33.6021 |
| 8 | 29.4018 |
| 9 | 26.135 |
| 10 | 23.5215 |
| 11 | 21.3831 |
| 12 | 19.6012 |
| 14 | 16.801 |
| 15 | 15.681 |
| 16 | 14.7009 |
| 18 | 13.0675 |
| 20 | 11.7607 |
| 21.1 | 11.1476 |
| 25 | 9.40858 |
| 30 | 7.84049 |
| 35 | 6.72042 |
| 40 | 5.88036 |
| 42.195 | 5.57447 |
| 45 | 5.22699 |
| 50 | 4.70429 |
| 55 | 4.27663 |
| 60 | 3.92024 |
| 65 | 3.61869 |
| 70 | 3.36021 |
| 75 | 3.13619 |
| 80 | 2.94018 |
| 90 | 2.6135 |
| 100 | 2.35215 |
| 110 | 2.13831 |
| 120 | 1.96012 |
| 125 | 1.88172 |
| 130 | 1.80934 |
| 140 | 1.6801 |
| 150 | 1.5681 |
| 160 | 1.47009 |
| 170 | 1.38362 |
| 175 | 1.34408 |
| 180 | 1.30675 |
| 190 | 1.23797 |
| 200 | 1.17607 |
| 250 | 0.940858 |
| 300 | 0.784049 |
| 400 | 0.588036 |
| 500 | 0.470429 |
| 750 | 0.313619 |
| 1,000 | 0.235215 |
Miles per gallon (mpg, US) to Liters per 100 km (l/100 km) conversion table
| Miles per gallon (mpg, US) | Liters per 100 km (l/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 470.429 |
| 1 | 235.215 |
| 2 | 117.607 |
| 3 | 78.4049 |
| 4 | 58.8036 |
| 5 | 47.0429 |
| 6 | 39.2024 |
| 7 | 33.6021 |
| 8 | 29.4018 |
| 9 | 26.135 |
| 10 | 23.5215 |
| 11 | 21.3831 |
| 12 | 19.6012 |
| 14 | 16.801 |
| 15 | 15.681 |
| 16 | 14.7009 |
| 18 | 13.0675 |
| 20 | 11.7607 |
| 21.1 | 11.1476 |
| 25 | 9.40858 |
| 30 | 7.84049 |
| 35 | 6.72042 |
| 40 | 5.88036 |
| 42.195 | 5.57447 |
| 45 | 5.22699 |
| 50 | 4.70429 |
| 55 | 4.27663 |
| 60 | 3.92024 |
| 65 | 3.61869 |
| 70 | 3.36021 |
| 75 | 3.13619 |
| 80 | 2.94018 |
| 90 | 2.6135 |
| 100 | 2.35215 |
| 110 | 2.13831 |
| 120 | 1.96012 |
| 125 | 1.88172 |
| 130 | 1.80934 |
| 140 | 1.6801 |
| 150 | 1.5681 |
| 160 | 1.47009 |
| 170 | 1.38362 |
| 175 | 1.34408 |
| 180 | 1.30675 |
| 190 | 1.23797 |
| 200 | 1.17607 |
| 250 | 0.940858 |
| 300 | 0.784049 |
| 400 | 0.588036 |
| 500 | 0.470429 |
| 750 | 0.313619 |
| 1,000 | 0.235215 |
Good to know
- The formula is mpg = 235.21 ÷ L/100 km: it is an inverse relationship, not a fixed factor.
- The result is rounded to 8 significant digits.
- Below you will find a conversion chart in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 5 L/100 km in mpg?
47.04 mpg.
How much is 8 L/100 km in mpg?
29.4 mpg.
How many mpg is 10 L/100 km?
23.52 mpg.
How do I convert L/100 km to mpg in my head?
The relationship is inverse: divide 235.2 by the liters per 100 km to get the mpg.