US mile per gallon to Liter per 100 kilometers
Convert US mile per gallon (mpg US) to Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Formula and method
canonical = value × 0.425143707; result = 100 ÷ canonical.
Fuel-economy units have a reciprocal relationship. The conversion passes through the canonical efficiency unit; zero cannot be converted.
Worked examples
These examples use the same conversion engine as the calculator.
- 1 mpg US235.21458357 L/100 km
- 5 mpg US47.04291671 L/100 km
- 10 mpg US23.52145836 L/100 km
Common US mile per gallon values
| US mile per gallon (mpg US) | Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 235.21458357 |
| 2 | 117.60729179 |
| 5 | 47.04291671 |
| 10 | 23.52145836 |
| 25 | 9.40858334 |
| 50 | 4.70429167 |
| 100 | 2.35214584 |
| 250 | 0.94085833 |
| 500 | 0.47042917 |
| 1,000 | 0.23521458 |
How to convert US mile per gallon to Liter per 100 kilometers
- Enter a value in US mile per gallon in the converter above.
- The calculator converts it using the catalog’s reciprocal method.
- Choose the decimal precision you need,then copy the displayed result if useful.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for US mile per gallon to Liter per 100 kilometers?
canonical = value × 0.425143707; result = 100 ÷ canonical. Fuel-economy units have a reciprocal relationship. The conversion passes through the canonical efficiency unit; zero cannot be converted.
Can I convert Liter per 100 kilometers back to US mile per gallon?
Yes. Use Swap Units when the reverse pair is available in the catalog. The page URL changes to the reverse conversion and the entered value is retained.
Why can a value be rejected?
A reciprocal conversion is undefined at zero. The engine also rejects non-finite values and values outside the valid range.
How are displayed decimal places chosen?
Use the Decimal precision selector above the result. Very large or very small results switch to scientific notation when that makes the value easier to read.