What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform fuel consumption measurements expressed as gallons (US) per 100 miles into kilometers per US gallon. It allows users to compare vehicle fuel efficiency metrics across different unit systems commonly applied in automotive engineering and regulatory contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in gallon (US) per 100 miles
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Select gallon (US)/100 mi as the input unit
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Choose kilometer/gallon (US) as the desired output unit
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Click the convert button to get the result
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Review the converted value expressed as kilometers traveled per US gallon
Key Features
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Converts gallon (US)/100 miles to kilometer/gallon (US) seamlessly
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Supports fuel consumption analysis for vehicles and fleets
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Enables cross-system comparison between US customary and metric units
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Browser-based tool accessible on various devices
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Provides quick, straightforward conversion using an established formula
Examples
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A vehicle consuming 5 gallon (US)/100 mi is equivalent to 804.672 kilometer/gallon (US)
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A consumption of 2 gallon (US)/100 mi converts to 321.8688 kilometer/gallon (US)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing fuel usage of vehicles or fleets for operational planning and budgeting
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Translating fuel consumption data between miles-based and kilometers-based metrics
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Reporting fuel efficiency in vehicle tests or regulatory documents requiring fixed distance consumption
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Managing fleets operating across regions with mixed metric and US customary units
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Converting vehicle specifications for cross-border logistics and comparison
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values use the standard US gallon and 100 mile distance reference
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Use the conversion for comparative analysis only where compatible unit definitions apply
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Confirm unit consistency when interpreting converted results in mixed-unit reports
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Apply this tool for standardized engineering, regulatory, or fleet management contexts
Limitations
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Conversion assumes standard US gallon volume and fixed 100-mile distance increments
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Not suitable for conversions involving other gallon types, such as the UK gallon
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Linear scaling does not capture real-world driving variations in fuel consumption
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (US)/100 mi measure?
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It measures the amount of US gallons of fuel consumed per 100 miles driven, with lower values indicating better fuel efficiency.
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How is kilometer/gallon (US) defined?
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Kilometer per US gallon indicates how many kilometers a vehicle can travel using one US liquid gallon of fuel, expressing fuel economy as distance per unit fuel.
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Can this conversion be used for UK gallons?
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No, this conversion is specific to the US gallon and assumes a fixed distance of 100 miles; it is not applicable for other gallon definitions like the UK gallon.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/100 mi
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A fuel consumption measure indicating US gallons used per 100 miles driven, with lower values representing better efficiency.
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Kilometer/gallon (US)
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A fuel economy metric showing how many kilometers a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel.
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Conversion rate
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The factor used to convert gallon (US)/100 mi to kilometer/gallon (US), which is 160.9344 in this case.