Fuel Economy Conversion

Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km Converter

Instantly convert Miles per Gallon (mpg) to Liters per 100km (L/100km). Critical for comparing US and European car fuel efficiency — mpg is used in the US while L/100km is the European standard.

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Quick Reference

How to Convert Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km

To convert Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km, use this formula:

L/100km = 235.214 ÷ mpg

Example: Converting 30 mpg to Liters per 100km gives you 7.84 L/100km. Just enter your own value in the converter above for an instant result.

Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km Conversion Table

Common Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km values at a glance — use this as a quick lookup reference:

Miles per Gallon (mpg)Liters per 100km (L/100km)
10 mpg0 L/100km
15 mpg0 L/100km
20 mpg0 L/100km
25 mpg0 L/100km
30 mpg0 L/100km
35 mpg0 L/100km
40 mpg0 L/100km
45 mpg0 L/100km
50 mpg0 L/100km
60 mpg0 L/100km
100 mpg0 L/100km

When to Use Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km Conversion

Critical for comparing US and European car fuel efficiency — mpg is used in the US while L/100km is the European standard. Here are the most common scenarios where you will need this conversion:

About Miles per Gallon and Liters per 100km

Miles per gallon (mpg) and liters per 100km (L/100km) measure the same thing — fuel efficiency — but inversely. A 30 mpg car uses 7.84 L/100km. The formula is L/100km = 235.214 ÷ mpg. US cars use mpg while European, Australian, and most international markets use L/100km. Anyone comparing international car reviews, buying an imported vehicle, or evaluating fuel costs abroad must use this conversion. A "good" US car (35 mpg) equals about 6.7 L/100km by European standards.

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All Miles per Gallon to Liters per 100km Values

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