Convert Mile per US Gallon to Kilometer per Liter
Use this free converter to change miles per us gallon (mpg) into kilometers per liter (km/L). Mile per us gallon and kilometer per liter both measure fuel economy. As a quick reference, 1 mpg equals 0.42514371 km/L, and 1 km/L equals 2.3521458 mpg.
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Kilometer per Liter (km/L)
0.42514371
1 mpg = 0.42514371 km/L
Fuel Economy conversion table
| Mile per US Gallon | Kilometer per Liter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0042514371 |
| 0.1 | 0.042514371 |
| 0.5 | 0.21257185 |
| 1 | 0.42514371 |
| 2 | 0.85028742 |
| 3 | 1.2754311 |
| 5 | 2.1257185 |
| 10 | 4.2514371 |
| 20 | 8.5028742 |
| 25 | 10.628593 |
| 50 | 21.257185 |
| 100 | 42.514371 |
| 1,000 | 425.14371 |
How to convert Mile per US Gallon to Kilometer per Liter
Multiply the mile per us gallon value by 0.42514371 to get kilometers per liter.
- Enter the number of miles per us gallon you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers per liter.
- Worked example: 15 mpg × 0.42514371 = 6.3771556 km/L.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer per liter to mile per us gallon).
About these units
Mile per US Gallon (mpg)
- Definition
- Miles per US gallon (mpg) expresses how far a vehicle travels per US gallon (3.785 L) of fuel.
- History
- The US gallon-based mpg has been the standard US fuel-efficiency measure since the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards began in 1975.
- Current use
- Every new car sold in the United States lists its EPA fuel-economy rating in city/highway/combined mpg.
Kilometer per Liter (km/L)
- Definition
- Kilometers per liter (km/L) is a metric fuel-economy measure expressing how far a vehicle travels on one liter of fuel.
- History
- It entered common use in Asia and parts of Europe as fuel taxation and efficiency standards spread.
- Current use
- Km/L is the standard fuel-economy unit in Japan, India, and many other Asian markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per liter are in a mile per us gallon?
There are 0.42514371 km/L in 1 mpg. To convert, multiply the number of miles per us gallon by 0.42514371.
How do I convert miles per us gallon to kilometers per liter?
Multiply the mile per us gallon value by 0.42514371 to get kilometers per liter. For example, 10 mpg = 4.2514371 km/L.
Is this mile per us gallon-to-kilometer per liter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Mile per US Gallon to other fuel economy units
| Unit | 1 Mile per US Gallon equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer per Liter (km/L) | 0.42514371 km/L |
| Mile per UK Gallon (mpg UK) | 1.2009501 mpg UK |
| Liter per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) | 235.21458 L/100km |