Fuel economy converter
Convert fuel consumption in litres per 100 kilometres to miles per US gallon.
Result for the values shown.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same fuel economy quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Treating consumption and economy as a linear multiplier, or mixing US and imperial gallons.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
Read the fuel economy measurement guide · Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How do I express this fuel economy in another unit?
Enter the known fuel economy value and choose its source and target units. The converter expresses the same quantity in the selected target unit.
Common uses
- Compare fuel consumption and distance-per-volume figures.
- Translate between US and imperial fuel-economy conventions.
How it works
Consumption and economy are reciprocal. Divide 235.21458333333333 by either input to obtain the other measure. A positive input is required. This converter uses US gallons, not imperial gallons.
Worked example
10 L/100 km is approximately 23.5215 US mpg.