Convert liter/100 km to mile/gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert liter/100 km [L/100 km] to mile/gallon (US) [MPG (US)], or Convert mile/gallon (US) to liter/100 km.
How to Convert Liter/100 Km to Mile/gallon (Us)
The conversion between liter/100 km and mile/gallon (US) is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from liter/100 km to the base unit, the formula is: y = 100 / liter/100 km
Liter/100 Km to Mile/gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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Liter/100 Km
Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) is a measurement of fuel consumption indicating the amount of fuel (in liters) used to travel 100 kilometers.
History/Origin
The L/100 km unit became widely adopted in Europe and other regions as a standard measure of vehicle fuel efficiency, replacing older units like miles per gallon, to provide a clear and consistent metric for consumers and manufacturers.
Current Use
L/100 km is commonly used in vehicle fuel efficiency ratings, especially in European and international markets, to help consumers compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles.
Mile/gallon (Us)
Mile per gallon (US) is a unit of fuel efficiency representing the number of miles a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel.
History/Origin
The MPG (US) unit has been used in the United States since the early 20th century to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, becoming a standard metric for consumers and manufacturers to compare vehicle performance.
Current Use
Today, MPG (US) remains a common measure of fuel economy for vehicles in the United States, used in vehicle specifications, fuel economy ratings, and environmental assessments within the 'Fuel Consumption' converter under the 'Common Converters' category.