L/100km to MPG (UK) Converter
35.31
8 L/100km = 35.31 MPG (UK)
Quick Facts
- •UK MPG values are higher than US MPG
- •8 L/100km ≈ 35.3 MPG (UK)
- •5 L/100km ≈ 56.5 MPG (UK)
- •Imperial gallon is ~20% larger than US gallon
How to Convert
MPG (UK) = 282.481 ÷ L/100km
Divide 282.481 by L/100km to get Imperial MPG.
Exact constant: 1 Imperial gallon = 4.54609 L; 1 mile = 1.609344 km
Worked Example
Convert 8 L/100km:
282.481 ÷ 8 ≈ 35.31 MPG (UK)
Common Conversions
| L/100km | MPG (UK) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 70.62 |
| 5 | 56.5 |
| 6 | 47.08 |
| 7 | 40.35 |
| 8 | 35.31 |
| 9 | 31.39 |
| 10 | 28.25 |
| 12 | 23.54 |
| 15 | 18.83 |
| 20 | 14.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert L/100km to UK MPG?
Divide 282.481 by the L/100km value.
Why is UK MPG higher than US MPG?
The Imperial gallon is larger (4.546 L vs 3.785 L), so more miles per gallon.
What is 6 L/100km in UK MPG?
282.481 ÷ 6 ≈ 47.1 MPG (UK).
Which countries use UK MPG?
The UK officially uses MPG (Imperial) for fuel economy.
How do I tell if MPG is US or UK?
US sources use US gallons; UK sources use Imperial. Always check which is specified.