What Is This Tool?
This tool converts fuel consumption measurements from liter per 100 kilometers, a metric unit, to U.S. gallons per mile, a US customary unit. It helps translate metric fuel economy to a per-mile fuel volume consumption, aiding in cost estimations and emissions calculations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
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Select the target unit as gallon (US) per mile
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Run the conversion to get the equivalent fuel consumption in gallon (US)/mile
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Use the result for fuel cost calculations, fleet management, or regulatory reporting
Key Features
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Converts fuel consumption between liter/100 km and gallon (US)/mile units
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Provides a clear conversion based on the defined rate: 1 L/100 km = 0.0042514371 gallon (US)/mile
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Supports usage in automotive, fleet management, and environmental contexts
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Browser-based and straightforward to use without complex inputs
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Includes examples for quick understanding of the conversion process
Examples
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Convert 5 L/100 km: 5 × 0.0042514371 = 0.0212571855 gallon (US)/mile
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Convert 10 L/100 km: 10 × 0.0042514371 = 0.042514371 gallon (US)/mile
Common Use Cases
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Labeling passenger vehicle fuel economy in regions using US customary units
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Budgeting fuel costs per mile for vehicles or fleets
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Conducting regulatory testing and emissions compliance reporting
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Planning routes and estimating fleet fuel consumption
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Analyzing tailpipe emissions by combining fuel consumption with carbon content
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that input values correspond specifically to liter/100 km units before conversion
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Use this converter as part of larger fuel budgeting or emissions analysis workflows
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Be aware of unit differences when comparing fuel economy metrics from different regions
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Apply the conversion carefully to avoid misinterpretation due to unit scaling differences
Limitations
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Liter/100 km expresses fuel use over 100 kilometers, whereas gallon (US)/mile is per mile, so correct scaling is essential
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Fuel density and measurement variations can influence actual consumption beyond this standard conversion
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This conversion does not consider differences in fuel types or energy content variations
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Rounding and environmental factors may affect the precision of converted values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/100 km represent?
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Liter/100 km indicates the volume of fuel, in liters, used to travel 100 kilometers, with lower values reflecting better fuel efficiency.
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How is gallon (US)/mile different from miles per gallon?
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Gallon (US)/mile measures fuel volume consumed per mile, focusing on fuel usage directly, unlike miles per gallon which shows distance per volume.
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Why should I convert liter/100 km to gallon (US)/mile?
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Conversion helps interpret metric fuel consumption into units that express fuel used per mile, important for cost and emission assessments in US customary unit regions.
Key Terminology
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Liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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A metric measure indicating how many liters of fuel are needed to travel 100 kilometers, where lower values signal higher fuel efficiency.
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Gallon (US)/mile
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A measurement of fuel consumption showing how many U.S. gallons of fuel are used to travel one mile, with higher values meaning more fuel is consumed.