Convert liter/100 km to gallon (US)/mile
Please provide values below to convert liter/100 km [L/100 km] to gallon (US)/mile [gal (US)/mi], or Convert gallon (US)/mile to liter/100 km.
How to Convert Liter/100 Km to Gallon (Us)/mile
The conversion between liter/100 km and gallon (US)/mile is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from liter/100 km to the base unit, the formula is: y = 100 / liter/100 km
To convert from the base unit to gallon (US)/mile, the formula is: y = 0.425143707 / base_unit_value
Liter/100 Km to Gallon (Us)/mile Conversion Table
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Liter/100 Km
Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) is a measurement of fuel consumption indicating the amount of fuel (in liters) used to travel 100 kilometers.
History/Origin
The L/100 km unit became widely adopted in Europe and other regions as a standard measure of vehicle fuel efficiency, replacing older units like miles per gallon, to provide a clear and consistent metric for consumers and manufacturers.
Current Use
L/100 km is commonly used in vehicle fuel efficiency ratings, especially in European and international markets, to help consumers compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles.
Gallon (Us)/mile
A unit of fuel consumption measurement representing the number of gallons used per mile traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (US) has been used in the United States since the 19th century as a standard measure of volume for liquids, particularly fuel. The mile has been a customary unit of distance in the US and UK, with its origins tracing back to Roman times. The combination of gallons per mile is primarily used in the US to measure vehicle fuel efficiency.
Current Use
This unit is used mainly in the United States for expressing fuel consumption, especially in older or specialized contexts. It is less common today, with miles per gallon (mpg) being the more standard metric for fuel efficiency, but gallons per mile may still be used in certain technical or historical analyses.