What Is This Tool?
This tool converts fuel consumption measurements from gallon (UK) per 100 miles to liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). It helps compare vehicle efficiency across different measurement systems by translating imperial units to common metric fuel consumption values.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in gallon (UK)/100 mi
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Select the from and to units accordingly
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent liter/100 km value
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Use the result for analysis or reporting as needed
Key Features
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Converts fuel consumption from gallon (UK)/100 mi to liter/100 km (L/100 km)
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Browser-based and easy to use
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Supports international comparisons of vehicle fuel efficiency
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Facilitates fleet planning and cost estimation
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Uses precise standardized conversion factors
Examples
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1 gallon (UK)/100 mi equals approximately 2.82 L/100 km
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3 gallon (UK)/100 mi converts to about 8.47 L/100 km
Common Use Cases
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Comparing vehicle fuel consumption in regions using the imperial gallon
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Estimating fuel required for 100-mile trips in logistics and fleet planning
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Converting mpg(UK) measurements to metric L/100 km for international reports
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Supporting regulatory and technical fuel-efficiency assessments
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values for distance and fuel volume
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Use consistent units when comparing fuel consumption data
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Refer to official specifications for emissions and efficiency reporting
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Understand that minor variations may occur due to rounding factors
Limitations
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Results depend on precise distance and fuel volume measurements
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Real driving conditions may cause differences from calculated values
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Rounding in conversion factors can lead to slight discrepancies
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (UK)/100 mi mean?
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It represents the number of UK gallons of fuel consumed to travel 100 miles, indicating fuel consumption using imperial units.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/100 mi to liter/100 km?
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Converting to liter/100 km allows comparison of fuel efficiency using metric units common in many countries and technical reports.
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How is the conversion done?
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The conversion uses the factor that 1 gallon (UK)/100 mi equals approximately 2.8248 liter/100 km, based on the definitions of gallon and mile.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/100 mi
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A fuel consumption unit representing UK gallons of fuel consumed per 100 miles driven.
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Liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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A metric fuel consumption unit indicating liters of fuel needed to travel 100 kilometers.
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Fuel Consumption
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The amount of fuel used by a vehicle to cover a certain distance.