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Fuel Economy Converter

Convert between MPG, km/L, and L/100km.

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MPG (US)
30
MPG (UK)
36.029
Kilometers per liter (km/L)
12.754
Liters per 100 km (L/100km)
7.84

About the Fuel Economy Converter

Convert fuel economy free between US MPG, UK MPG, km/L, and L/100km — the tricky inverse conversion done correctly (30 US MPG ≈ 7.84 L/100km). Perfect for comparing car specs across countries, renting a car abroad, or translating a European L/100km rating into the MPG number you're used to.

How to use the Fuel Economy Converter

  1. 1Enter a value.
  2. 2Pick the unit to convert from.
  3. 3Read every other unit.

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't this a simple multiplication?

L/100km is an inverse measure (fuel per distance), so converting to/from MPG requires a reciprocal, not a constant factor.

Is US MPG the same as UK MPG?

No — the UK gallon is larger, so UK MPG figures are higher for the same efficiency.

What is good fuel economy?

Around 30+ US MPG (under ~8 L/100km) is solid for a gas car; hybrids commonly reach 50+ MPG (under 5 L/100km).

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