Liters per 100 Kilometers to Liters per 100 Miles Converter

Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) to Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi) Conversion

Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is the standard fuel efficiency unit in most countries, especially in Europe. It measures how many liters of fuel a car uses to travel 100 kilometers. A typical compact car averages 5–7 L/100km, while SUVs usually range between 8–12 L/100km. This unit is especially useful when comparing electric or hybrid cars. Liters per 100 miles (L/100mi) combines metric fuel measurement with imperial distance. It shows how many liters of fuel a car uses to travel 100 miles. For example, a car that consumes 6 L/100mi is roughly equivalent to 39 mpg US. This unit is handy when comparing European or Asian import cars in North America.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) and Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi), use the following formulas:

1 Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) = 1.609344 Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi)

1 Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi) = 0.621371192237334 Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km)

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