Kilometers per liter: conversions & definition
Kilometers per liter measures distance traveled with one liter of fuel. Higher values mean less fuel per distance. Converting this ratio does not predict a vehicle's actual trip consumption.
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Each row converts one km/L. Open a converter to enter any value and see its formula, worked example and reference table. Results below are rounded to 10 significant digits.
| Convert to | Equivalent value | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) | ≈ 100 | Convert km/L to L/100 km |
| US miles per gallon (US mpg) | ≈ 2.352145833 | Convert km/L to US mpg |
| Imperial miles per gallon (UK mpg) | ≈ 2.824809363 | Convert km/L to UK mpg |
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