Convert Kilometers per Liter to Miles per Gallon (US)
km/L to mpg · fuel economy conversion
What are kilometers per liter and miles per gallon (us)?
Kilometers per liter measures how far a vehicle travels per liter of fuel, used in much of the world. Miles per gallon (US) is the standard US fuel-economy measure, based on the 3.785-liter US gallon. For reference: 30 US mpg is about 12.8 km/L, a typical efficient car.
How to convert kilometers per liter to miles per gallon (us)
1 km/L = 2.35214 mpg. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers per liter by 2.35214. For example, 5 km/L = 11.7607 mpg, and 20 km/L = 47.0429 mpg. To go the other way, multiply miles per gallon (us) by 0.425144 (since 1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L).
Kilometers per Liter to Miles per Gallon (US) conversion table
| Kilometers per Liter (km/L) | Miles per Gallon (US) (mpg) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 47.0429 |
| 25 | 58.8036 |
| 30 | 70.5643 |
| 35 | 82.325 |
| 40 | 94.0858 |
| 50 | 117.607 |
| 60 | 141.129 |
FAQ
What is 1 km/L in mpg?
1 km/L = 2.35214 mpg. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilometers per liter by 2.35214.
How do I convert miles per gallon (us) back to kilometers per liter?
Go the other way: 1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L, so multiply miles per gallon (us) by 0.425144 to get kilometers per liter.
Is a kilometers per liter bigger than a miles per gallon (us)?
Yes — 1 km/L is the larger unit, equal to 2.35214 mpg.
Are these fuel economy conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.