Liters per 100 kilometers: conversions & definition
Liters per 100 kilometers measures fuel used over a fixed distance. Lower values mean better economy. It is the reciprocal of km/L scaled by 100, so these conversions require a positive value.
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Each row converts one L/100 km. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometers per liter (km/L) | ≈ 100 | Convert L/100 km to km/L |
| US miles per gallon (US mpg) | ≈ 235.2145833 | Convert L/100 km to US mpg |
| Imperial miles per gallon (UK mpg) | ≈ 282.4809363 | Convert L/100 km to UK mpg |
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