Quick Reference Tables
Distance Conversions
| Kilometers | Miles |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.621 mi |
| 10 km | 6.214 mi |
| 50 km | 31.07 mi |
| 100 km | 62.14 mi |
| 500 km | 310.7 mi |
| 1000 km | 621.4 mi |
Formula: 1 mile = 1.609344 km | 1 km = 0.621371 miles
Volume Conversions
| Liters | US Gallons | UK Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 US gal | 0.220 UK gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 US gal | 2.200 UK gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 US gal | 11.00 UK gal |
| 100 L | 26.42 US gal | 22.00 UK gal |
Formulas:
- 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters
- 1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters
- 1 UK gallon = 1.201 US gallons
Fuel Efficiency Conversions
| L/100km | MPG (US) | MPG (UK) | km/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 58.8 | 70.6 | 25.0 |
| 5 | 47.0 | 56.5 | 20.0 |
| 6 | 39.2 | 47.1 | 16.7 |
| 7 | 33.6 | 40.4 | 14.3 |
| 8 | 29.4 | 35.3 | 12.5 |
| 10 | 23.5 | 28.2 | 10.0 |
| 12 | 19.6 | 23.5 | 8.3 |
Formulas:
- MPG (US) = 235.214 ÷ L/100km
- MPG (UK) = 282.481 ÷ L/100km
- km/L = 100 ÷ L/100km
- L/100km = 235.214 ÷ MPG (US)
Understanding Different Units
Distance: Kilometers vs Miles
Most of the world uses the metric system with kilometers. The United States, UK (partially), and a few other countries use miles. When traveling internationally or comparing vehicles from different markets, you'll need to convert between these units.
Volume: Liters vs Gallons
Fuel is sold by volume. Most countries use liters, but the US uses gallons. To make things more confusing, UK gallons are 20% larger than US gallons. Always check which gallon you're dealing with when comparing prices or calculating consumption.
Efficiency: L/100km vs MPG vs km/L
L/100km (Liters per 100 kilometers): Used in Europe, Australia, and most metric countries. Shows how many liters you need to drive 100 km. Lower is better.
MPG (Miles Per Gallon): Used in the US and UK. Shows how many miles you can drive on one gallon. Higher is better. Remember US and UK gallons are different sizes.
km/L (Kilometers per Liter): Common in Asia, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Shows how many kilometers you can drive on one liter. Higher is better.
Why These Conversions Matter
- Buying a car: Compare efficiency ratings from different countries
- International travel: Understand fuel costs and consumption in unfamiliar units
- Relocating: Know what to expect when moving between countries with different systems
- Online research: Make sense of specifications and reviews from global sources
• 7.84 L/100km
• 36 MPG (UK)
• 12.75 km/L