Fuel Consumption Conversion

Fuel consumption is a critical measure of vehicle efficiency and environmental impact. The liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is the most common metric unit of fuel consumption, measuring how many liters of fuel are used to travel 100 kilometers.

Common Fuel Consumption Units

• Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km): The standard metric unit used in most countries outside the United States. Lower values indicate better fuel efficiency. A typical modern car might consume 6-8 L/100km.
• Miles per gallon (mpg): The standard US unit of fuel efficiency. Higher values indicate better fuel efficiency. The US version uses the US gallon (3.785 liters), while the UK version uses the imperial gallon (4.546 liters).
• Kilometers per liter (km/L): A metric unit that directly measures efficiency. Higher values indicate better fuel efficiency. This unit is commonly used in some Asian countries.

Applications

Fuel consumption conversions are essential in:

• Automotive Industry: Vehicle efficiency ratings, fuel economy standards
• Transportation: Fleet management, cost calculations, route planning
• Environmental Impact: Carbon footprint calculations, emissions analysis
• Consumer Information: Car buying decisions, fuel cost comparisons
• International Trade: Comparing vehicles from different markets

Conversion Examples

• 7.5 L/100km = 31.36 mpg (US) (Typical modern car efficiency)
• 30 mpg (US) = 7.84 L/100km (Good fuel efficiency)
• 5.5 L/100km = 42.77 mpg (US) (Excellent fuel efficiency)
• 10 km/L = 10 L/100km (Direct conversion between efficiency units)

Use our fuel consumption converter to quickly convert between these and many other fuel consumption units for your calculations and comparisons.