What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms fuel consumption values measured in liters per 100 kilometers into kilometers per US gallon, enabling comparisons and reporting between metric and US customary fuel economy units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liters per 100 kilometers
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Select the input unit as liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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Choose kilometer/gallon (US) as the output unit
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Click convert to get the fuel efficiency expressed in km per US gallon
Key Features
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Converts fuel consumption from liter/100 km to kilometer/gallon (US)
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Supports comparisons across metric and US customary measurement systems
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Useful for vehicle specifications, regulatory compliance, and fleet management
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Browser-based and easy to use with intuitive input and output
Examples
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5 L/100 km converts to approximately 75.71 kilometer/gallon (US)
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8 L/100 km converts to approximately 47.32 kilometer/gallon (US)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing fuel economy when distances are in kilometres but fuel volumes are measured in US gallons
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Fleet management and logistics involving cross-border operations with mixed unit systems
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Converting vehicle specifications between metric and US customary units for marketing or reporting
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Regulatory and laboratory testing for emissions and fuel-efficiency compliance
Tips & Best Practices
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Use consistent units when comparing fuel consumption figures across different regions
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Verify whether data is reported in metric or US customary units before converting
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Consider the context of vehicle operation and testing conditions when interpreting results
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Use this tool for volume per distance fuel economy metrics only
Limitations
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Conversion assumes a standard US liquid gallon; variations may affect accuracy
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Testing conditions and driving behavior can influence fuel consumption values
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The conversion applies specifically to volume per distance measures and not other fuel metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/100 km measure?
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Liter/100 km measures the volume of fuel in liters needed to travel 100 kilometers, where lower values indicate better fuel efficiency.
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What is kilometer/gallon (US)?
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Kilometer/gallon (US) represents the distance a vehicle travels in kilometers per one US liquid gallon of fuel, reflecting fuel economy as distance per unit volume.
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Why convert from liter/100 km to kilometer/gallon (US)?
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Conversion helps compare fuel efficiency across mixed unit systems, aiding vehicle specifications, regulatory compliance, and fleet management involving metric and US customary units.
Key Terminology
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Liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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A metric measure representing liters of fuel consumed to travel 100 kilometers, commonly used to express vehicle fuel economy.
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Kilometer/gallon (US)
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A unit expressing how many kilometers a vehicle can travel using one US liquid gallon of fuel, indicating fuel efficiency.
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Fuel consumption
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The amount of fuel used by a vehicle to travel a certain distance, typically expressed in volume per distance units.