Convert kilometer/liter to gallon (US)/100 mi
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/liter [km/L] to gallon (US)/100 mi [gal (US)/100 mi], or Convert gallon (US)/100 mi to kilometer/liter.
How to Convert Kilometer/liter to Gallon (Us)/100 Mi
The conversion between kilometer/liter and gallon (US)/100 mi is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from the base unit to gallon (US)/100 mi, the formula is: y = 42.5143707 / base_unit_value
Kilometer/liter to Gallon (Us)/100 Mi Conversion Table
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Kilometer/liter
Kilometer per liter (km/L) is a unit of fuel efficiency indicating the distance in kilometers traveled per liter of fuel consumed.
History/Origin
The km/L unit has been widely used in countries like India and Australia to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, especially in the context of consumer vehicles. Its usage became prominent with the adoption of metric units in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/L remains a common metric for measuring fuel efficiency in many countries, particularly in vehicle specifications, fuel economy ratings, and environmental assessments within the 'Fuel Consumption' converter category under 'Common Converters'.
Gallon (Us)/100 Mi
A measurement of fuel consumption indicating the number of gallons used per 100 miles traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (US) has been used as a standard unit of volume in the United States since the 19th century, primarily for measuring liquids like fuel. The 'per 100 miles' metric is a common way to express fuel efficiency in the US, especially in automotive contexts.
Current Use
This unit is used in the United States to express fuel consumption, particularly for vehicles, indicating how many gallons of fuel are needed to travel 100 miles.