Liters per 100 km to US Miles per Gallon
8 liters per 100 km equals 29.402 US miles per gallon. The two run in opposite directions, so a higher figure on one side is a lower figure on the other.
MPG (US) = 235.2145833 ÷ L/100km
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Liters per 100 km to US Miles per Gallon Calculator
How to Convert Liters per 100 km to US Miles per Gallon
Formula:
MPG (US) = 235.2145833 ÷ L/100km
Worked example:
235.2145833 ÷ 8 = 29.4018 MPG (US)
Liters per 100 km to US Miles per Gallon Conversion Table
| L/100km | MPG (US) |
|---|---|
| 3 | 78.4049 |
| 4 | 58.8036 |
| 5 | 47.0429 |
| 6 | 39.2024 |
| 7 | 33.6021 |
| 7.5 | 31.3619 |
| 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 |
About This Conversion
Liters per 100 km to US miles per gallon converts a European or Asian efficiency figure into the number US buyers compare cars by. Divide 235.2145833 by the L/100km value.
The inversion flips which end of the scale is crowded. Between 4 and 6 L/100km, a range covering most modern small cars, the MPG figures spread from 59 to 39, a twenty-point gap. Between 15 and 17, the MPG figures differ by only two. Small differences in L/100km at the efficient end look dramatic in MPG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8 L/100km in MPG?
8 L/100km is 29.4 US MPG.
What is 5 L/100km in MPG?
5 L/100km is 47 US MPG.
What is the formula?
US MPG = 235.2145833 ÷ L/100km.
Does this give UK MPG?
No. UK MPG uses the larger imperial gallon, so the constant is 282.48 instead.
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