What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform fuel consumption data measured in kilometer per liter (km/L) into liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km), enabling comparisons using a common metric format widely used in vehicle evaluations and regulatory settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in kilometer per liter (km/L).
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Understand that the tool will convert this into liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
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Click to perform the conversion based on the reciprocal relationship formula.
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Review the resulting fuel consumption figure expressed in L/100 km.
Key Features
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Converts fuel economy from km/L to L/100 km using a straightforward formula.
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Supports comparison of vehicle fuel efficiency ratings in different common units.
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Facilitates regulatory and fleet management applications by providing standard metric values.
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Browser-based and simple to use without requiring specialized knowledge.
Examples
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A vehicle with 10 km/L fuel economy converts to 10 L/100 km by dividing 100 by 10.
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For 20 km/L, the converted fuel consumption is 5 L/100 km using the same calculation.
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These examples illustrate how higher km/L values correspond to lower L/100 km values indicating better efficiency.
Common Use Cases
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Comparing fuel economy ratings from different sources using a common metric (L/100 km).
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Assessing regulatory and environmental standards compliance in vehicle testing.
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Planning fleet fuel consumption budgets and estimating fuel costs for routes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use consistent units within a comparison to ensure accuracy.
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Be aware that real-world consumption may vary with driving conditions and vehicle status.
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Apply the conversion to confirm compliance with local regulations and vehicle specifications.
Limitations
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Assumes constant driving conditions, which may not reflect actual fuel consumption.
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Conversion accuracy depends on the precision of the original fuel and distance measurements.
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Low km/L values produce large L/100 km numbers that can be less intuitive to interpret.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do km/L and L/100 km represent fuel efficiency differently?
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Kilometer per liter indicates distance per unit of fuel, where higher numbers mean better efficiency. Liter per 100 kilometers expresses fuel use over a fixed distance, with lower values indicating better fuel economy.
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How is the conversion performed between km/L and L/100 km?
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The conversion uses the formula L/100 km = 100 divided by the km/L value, reflecting their reciprocal relationship.
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Can this converter be used for precise real-world fuel consumption predictions?
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While the tool converts units accurately, actual fuel consumption varies due to factors like driving habits, terrain, and vehicle condition, so the results are best for comparison and estimation.
Key Terminology
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Kilometer per liter (km/L)
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A measurement of how many kilometers a vehicle can travel using one liter of fuel, indicating fuel efficiency where higher values are better.
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Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
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A metric unit that shows the liters of fuel a car uses to travel 100 kilometers; lower values signify better fuel economy.
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Fuel consumption
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The amount of fuel a vehicle uses over a distance, often expressed in units such as km/L or L/100 km.