Fuel Economy Converter
Convert between miles per gallon (US and UK), kilometres per litre and litres per 100 km. Higher MPG is better, but lower L/100 km is better.
Fuel Efficiency Converter
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Typical Fuel Economy
Common vehicle types for reference
| Vehicle Type | MPG (US) | L/100km | km/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| City commuter (small car) | 35 | 6.7 | 14.9 |
| Average family sedan | 28 | 8.4 | 11.9 |
| Large SUV | 20 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Sports car | 18 | 13.1 | 7.6 |
| Hybrid (e.g. Prius) | 52 | 4.5 | 22.1 |
| Pickup truck | 22 | 10.7 | 9.4 |
Source: Approximate figures based on data from the U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov and manufacturer specifications.
Convert fuel economy between MPG (US/UK), L/100km, and km/L — for comparing vehicle efficiency across regions.
Formula
L/100km = 235.215 ÷ MPG(US). km/L = MPG(US) × 0.425. MPG(UK) uses 282.48 instead.
Reference Values
- •30 MPG (US) = 7.84 L/100km
- •1 L/100km = 235.2 MPG (US)
- •10 km/L = 23.5 MPG (US)
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