What Is This Tool?
This tool converts vehicle fuel consumption measurements from the metric liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) to the imperial UK gallon per 100 miles (gallon (UK)/100 mi). It enables users to compare fuel economy figures across regions using different measurement systems efficiently.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liter/100 km into the input field.
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Select the target unit as gallon (UK)/100 mi for conversion.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent fuel consumption in UK gallons per 100 miles.
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Use the output value to compare fuel efficiency or estimate fuel consumption for trips.
Key Features
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Converts metric fuel consumption units (L/100 km) to imperial UK gallon measurements (gallon (UK)/100 mi).
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Supports fuel economy comparisons for international vehicle specifications and regulatory reports.
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Includes precise conversion factors based on standard mile and imperial gallon definitions.
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Browser-based tool enabling quick fuel consumption conversions for fleet management and logistics.
Examples
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5 L/100 km converts to approximately 1.770031 gallon (UK)/100 mi.
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10 L/100 km converts to approximately 3.5400619 gallon (UK)/100 mi.
Common Use Cases
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Passenger vehicle fuel-economy labeling and technical data comparisons.
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Regulatory and laboratory assessments for emissions and fuel-efficiency compliance.
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Fleet fuel budgeting and route planning requiring estimations in different unit systems.
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International comparisons of fuel consumption metrics for buyers and analysts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you enter accurate metric values to get reliable conversions to imperial units.
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Use the tool when comparing vehicle specifications from regions that use different measurement systems.
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Apply results carefully in planning and reporting, considering the inherent differences in unit bases.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes exact standard values for miles and imperial gallons without adjustment for driving conditions or vehicle types.
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Slight precision loss may occur due to the different base distances (100 km vs. 100 mi) used in the units.
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Real-world fuel consumption may vary beyond what the unit conversion reflects.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/100 km measure?
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It measures the volume of fuel in liters needed to travel 100 kilometers, with lower values indicating more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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How is gallon (UK)/100 mi defined?
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It is the number of UK gallons of fuel consumed to travel 100 miles, representing an imperial measure of fuel consumption.
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Why convert between these two units?
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Conversion enables consistent fuel consumption comparisons between regions that use metric and imperial units, aiding buyers, regulators, and fleet managers.
Key Terminology
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liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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Metric measurement indicating the liters of fuel consumed over a distance of 100 kilometers.
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gallon (UK)/100 mi
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Imperial unit quantifying the number of UK gallons used to cover 100 miles.