Converting from Liters per 100 Kilometers to Kilometers per Gallon (US)

What is Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km)

Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is a common metric unit used to measure fuel consumption in vehicles. This metric indicates how many liters of fuel are consumed to drive 100 kilometers. A lower L/100km value means better fuel efficiency, indicating that a vehicle can travel further on less fuel.

What is Kilometers per Gallon (US) (km/gal(US))

Kilometers per gallon (US) (km/gal(US)) measures fuel efficiency using the imperial gallon (US). It indicates how many kilometers a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel. Similar to L/100km, a higher km/gal(US) value represents better fuel efficiency, as the vehicle travels further on each gallon.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from liters per 100 kilometers to kilometers per gallon (US), we use the following formulas:

Conversely, to convert kilometers per gallon (US) to liters per 100 kilometers, the formula is:

Examples

1. Convert 7 L/100km to km/gal(US):
   Using the conversion formula, we have:

   km/gal(US)=7378.5412​≈54.07731

2. Convert 16 L/100km to km/gal(US):
   Again using the conversion formula:

   km/gal(US)=16378.5412​≈23.65882

3. Convert 14 L/100km to km/gal(US):
   Using the formula:

   km/gal(US)=14378.5412​≈27.03866

4. Convert 54.07731 km/gal(US) to L/100km:
   Using the inverse formula:

   L/100km=54.07731378.5412​≈7

5. Convert 23.65882 km/gal(US) to L/100km:
   Using the predefined conversion:

   L/100km=23.65882378.5412​≈16

When performing these conversions, keep in mind the respective formulas for accuracy. Whether you prefer the metric system or the imperial system, understanding these conversions is essential for anyone interested in vehicle fuel economy.