Converting from Miles per UK Gallon (mpg) to Kilometers per Gallon (US) (km/gal(US))

What is Miles per UK Gallon (mpg)

Miles per UK gallon (mpg) is a unit used to measure fuel efficiency in vehicles. It indicates how many miles a vehicle can travel on one UK gallon of fuel. The UK gallon is defined as approximately 4.54609 liters. Since mileage can significantly affect running costs and environmental impact, understanding this measurement is essential for car buyers and owners.

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

Kilometers per gallon (US) is a similar unit used for measuring fuel efficiency, widely used in the United States and among countries that follow the metric system. It shows how many kilometers a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel. A US gallon is approximately 3.78541 liters. This unit is particularly valuable for those comparing fuel efficiency ratings of vehicles.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from miles per UK gallon (mpg) to kilometers per gallon (US) (km/gal(US)), you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert kilometers per gallon (US) (km/gal(US)) into miles per UK gallon (mpg), use:

Examples

1. If a car has a fuel efficiency of 12 (mpg):

   km/gal(US)=12×1.340059≈16.08071

2. If a vehicle shows 16 (mpg):

   km/gal(US)=16×1.340059≈21.44095

3. For a vehicle rated at 6 (mpg):

   km/gal(US)=6×1.340059≈8.040355

Conversely, if you have a vehicle that reports 12 (km/gal(US)), the conversion back to mpg is:

4. For 16 (km/gal(US)):

5. For 6 (km/gal(US)):

Becoming familiar with these formulas helps when evaluating vehicle performance and making comparisons based on fuel consumption.

Feel free to use this page to perform converting from Miles per UK Gallon (mpg) to Kilometers per Gallon (US) (km/gal(US)). The ability to understand and convert these measurements is crucial for anyone interested in vehicle efficiency and costs.