What Is This Tool?
This tool converts fuel consumption measurements from gallon (UK) per 100 miles — a measure of how many imperial gallons of fuel are used over 100 miles — to miles (US) per liter, which shows the distance traveled in US miles per liter of fuel. It's useful for comparing vehicle efficiency across different measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in gallon (UK) per 100 miles
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Select the target unit as mile (US) per liter
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Click convert to see the equivalent fuel efficiency in mi/L
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Use the converted value for comparisons or planning fuel-related calculations
Key Features
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Converts gallon (UK)/100 miles to mile (US)/liter with a precise conversion factor
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Supports analysis of fuel consumption using imperial and metric units
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Browser-based and easy to use with input and output fields
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Suitable for automotive industry, technical reports, and regulatory needs
Examples
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1 gallon (UK)/100 mi converts to approximately 21.997 miles (US) per liter
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0.5 gallon (UK)/100 mi converts to about 10.999 miles (US) per liter
Common Use Cases
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Comparing vehicle fuel consumption in regions using imperial gallons versus metric liters
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Estimating fuel needs for trips where distances are measured in miles and fuel in liters
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Converting fuel economy data for international regulatory compliance and technical reporting
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct input unit corresponds to gallon (UK)/100 mi for accurate conversion
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Use the tool to cross-verify fuel consumption data across different measurement standards
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Remember that real-world factors, such as driving conditions, may affect fuel economy beyond the conversion
Limitations
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Differences between US mile and international mile definitions can impact precision
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Rounding errors may occur during unit conversions
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Fuel consumption varies with vehicle type and driving conditions, so results apply only to the mathematical conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (UK)/100 miles mean?
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It indicates how many UK imperial gallons of fuel are consumed to travel 100 miles, representing fuel consumption as volume per distance.
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Why convert to mile (US)/liter?
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Miles (US)/liter expresses how many US miles a vehicle can travel on one liter of fuel, useful for comparing fuel efficiency with metric volume units.
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Can I use this conversion for all vehicles?
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This conversion applies mathematically but actual fuel consumption varies due to driving habits, vehicle types, and conditions.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/100 mi
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A fuel consumption unit indicating the number of UK gallons needed to travel 100 miles.
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Mile (US)/liter
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A measure of fuel efficiency showing how many US miles can be driven on one liter of fuel.