Convert mile/gallon (UK) to gallon (US)/mile
Please provide values below to convert mile/gallon (UK) [MPG (UK)] to gallon (US)/mile [gal (US)/mi], or Convert gallon (US)/mile to mile/gallon (UK).
How to Convert Mile/gallon (Uk) to Gallon (Us)/mile
The conversion between mile/gallon (UK) and gallon (US)/mile 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)/mile, the formula is: y = 0.425143707 / base_unit_value
Mile/gallon (Uk) to Gallon (Us)/mile Conversion Table
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Mile/gallon (Uk)
Mile per gallon (UK) is a unit of fuel efficiency measuring the distance in miles traveled per gallon of fuel consumed, used primarily in the United Kingdom.
History/Origin
The mile per gallon (UK) has been a traditional measure of vehicle fuel efficiency in the UK, originating from the imperial system of units. It became widely adopted during the 20th century as a standard metric for assessing vehicle economy.
Current Use
Today, MPG (UK) is used in the UK and some other countries to evaluate and compare vehicle fuel efficiency, especially in automotive testing, vehicle specifications, and environmental assessments within the context of fuel consumption.
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.