km per Litre Calculator
Convert kilometers per litre (km/L) into Miles Per Gallon (MPG) and Litres per 100km (L/100km) with instant conversions.
Calculator Inputs
LiveHow to use the km per Litre Calculator
- 1Enter kilometers driven.
- 2Enter litres of fuel consumed.
- 3View km/L, US MPG, UK MPG, and European L/100km conversions.
How km/L is Calculated
Distance in kilometers is divided by fuel in litres to obtain km/L, which converts directly into imperial and international metrics.
L/100km is an inverse metric: lower numbers indicate better efficiency, unlike km/L and MPG where higher is better.
- 1km/L = 400 / 22 = 18.18 km/L
- 2US MPG = 18.18 × 2.35215 = 42.76 MPG
- 3L/100km = 100 / 18.18 = 5.50 L/100km
What affects km/L results
- Engine displacement and turbocharging.
- Transmission type (manual, CVT, automatic torque converter).
- Vehicle curb weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do European countries use L/100km instead of km/L?
L/100km provides a linear representation of fuel consumed over fixed distances, making it easier to calculate financial savings when comparing cars.
How do I convert 15 km/L to MPG?
Multiply 15 by 2.35215 to get 35.28 US MPG.
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