Convert MPG (US) to Km per Liter

1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L

1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L

miles per gallon (US) (mpg) kilometers per liter (km/L)
0.5 0.212572
1 0.425144
2 0.850288
5 2.1257
10 4.2514
25 10.6286
50 21.2572
100 42.5144
250 106.29
500 212.57
1000 425.14

Fuel consumption units use an inverse relationship when converting to or from other units. Use the converter above for accurate results.

1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L

For example: 10 mpg = 4.2514 km/L

The Conversion Formula

Converting between miles per gallon (US) and kilometers per liter uses a simple conversion factor. 1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L. For example, 25 mpg = 10.6286 km/L.

About miles per gallon (US)

Miles Per Gallon (US) is the standard efficiency metric in the United States. It measures how far a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards use this unit to regulate automakers. Higher is better. miles per gallon (US) are commonly used in US Car window stickers, EPA ratings, US auto reviews, and Fuel economy tracking apps.

A Toyota Prius gets about 50 MPG (US).

About kilometers per liter

Kilometers per Liter (km/L) is the metric equivalent of MPG. It is used in Japan, India, and parts of South America. Like MPG, higher is better. It is a direct measure of distance per unit of fuel. kilometers per liter are commonly used in Japanese car specs, Indian mileage tests, Brazilian auto market, and Motorcycles (Global).

A small motorcycle can get 40-50 km/L.

When Would You Convert miles per gallon (US) to kilometers per liter?

Converting between miles per gallon (us) and kilometers per liter is one of the most common fuel consumption conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 mpg = 0.425144 km/L) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.