How to convert mpg to L/100 km
- Type the value in mpg in the Value field.
- See the result in L/100 km, 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: L/100 km = 235.21 ÷ mpg. So 20 mpg is 11.76 L/100 km, 30 mpg is 7.84 L/100 km and 40 mpg is 5.88 L/100 km.
The relationship is inverse: the more miles per gallon, the fewer liters per 100 km. Divide 235.2 by the mpg. The US gallon (3.785 L) is used. UK mpg use a larger imperial gallon and give different values: the tool shows them separately.
mpg, US × 235.21458 = l/100 km
l/100 km × 235.21458 = mpg, US
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 |
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 |
Good to know
- The formula is L/100 km = 235.21 ÷ mpg: 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 20 mpg in L/100 km?
11.76 L/100 km.
How much is 30 mpg in L/100 km?
7.84 L/100 km.
How many L/100 km is 10 mpg?
23.52 L/100 km.
How do I convert mpg to L/100 km in my head?
The relationship is inverse: the more miles per gallon, the fewer liters per 100 km. Divide 235.2 by the mpg.