Fuel economy MPG ↔ L/100km
L/100km fuel per distance, MPG distance per fuel — reciprocals with constants for gallon size. US 3.785L, UK 4.546L, mile 1.609km → 235.215 US 282.481 UK. Lower L/100 better, higher MPG better. This calculator is designed for quick, private, offline use in your browser. All formulas run locally and are verified against official sources. You enter the core numbers, see the result instantly, and can check the steps, so you avoid the common mistake of applying a percentage to the wrong base or mixing units. Keep the inputs in the same unit system, verify the rate or factor for your country, and compare the result with a second example to catch typos before you save or file.
TL;DR
- L/100km=235.215/MPG_US=282.481/MPG_UK, inverse MPG_US=235.215/L.
- Formulas: L/100=235.215/MPG_US=282.481/MPG_UK | MPG_US=235.215/L
- 6L/100 — 39.2 US
How it works
L/100km=235.215/MPG_US=282.481/MPG_UK, inverse MPG_US=235.215/L. 6L/100 →39.2US 47.1UK. Start with clean inputs, keep the same units, and follow the order the formula shows. The tool does the arithmetic, but you decide the rate, period, or factor. A second example with different numbers shows how the result scales, which is the fastest way to spot a misplaced decimal or a monthly versus annual confusion before you act on the number. L/100km is fuel per distance, MPG is distance per fuel — they are reciprocals with a constant for unit size. US gallon is 3.785 L, UK imperial gallon Start with clean inputs, keep the same units, and follow the order the formula shows.
The math
Constants from gallon+ mile conversion. Same car higher MPG UK due to larger gallon.
Divide not multiply, opposites. 40MPG US→5.88 L/100.
Examples
6L/100
- 39.2 US
- 47.1 UK
40MPG US
- 5.88 L/100
When to use it
✦ Compare stickers
EU vs US.
✦ Buying
Hybrid 4.5L vs SUV 9L.
⚠ Common mistakes
- Mixing US/UK gallons
- Higher L/100 is worse
FAQ (6)
US vs UK MPG?
UK 20% larger gallon →20% higher MPG UK.
Good consumption?
Hybrid 4.5L 52MPG US, SUV 9L 26MPG.
If I type my salary or prices here, do you store them?
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Can I use it on the train without signal to check an invoice?
Yes. Load the page once, then it works offline. VAT, discount and mortgage math are all pure JavaScript — no API call. I often test it in airplane mode: open the mortgage page, type 250,000 at 4.5% for 25 years, you get the schedule instantly, even in a tunnel.
Can I file taxes with these results?
Use it as a fast sanity check, not as the final filing. Formulas are standard (e.g. Net = Gross / 1+VAT) and verified against official sources listed at the bottom, but rates and thresholds change — Italy's 22% vs Germany's 19%, or IRPEF brackets. For the actual declaration, double-check with your accountant or Agenzia delle Entrate / HMRC / IRS.
How do I send a calculation to my accountant?
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Sources & References
How this calculator is maintained
This calculator is written and maintained by Davide Coronese, independent developer and founder of CalcTracker.
Methodology: every formula is checked against official publications and validated by an automated test suite before release. Health, tax and finance pages cite the exact sources they rely on.
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