Kilometers per Liter to Miles per Gallon Converter (km/L to MPG)
Convert kilometers per liter to miles per gallon (km/L to MPG). See results in US MPG, UK MPG, and L/100km. Used in Japan, India, South Korea, and Brazil.
FUEL ECONOMY IN US MPG
28.2 mpg
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33.9 mpg (imp)
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km/L to MPG โ Quick Reference
| km/L | US MPG | L/100km | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km/L | 11.8 mpg | 20.0 L/100km | Heavy truck / old vehicle |
| 8 km/L | 18.8 mpg | 12.5 L/100km | Full-size SUV / pickup |
| 10 km/L | 23.5 mpg | 10.0 L/100km | Midsize SUV |
| 12 km/L | 28.2 mpg | 8.3 L/100km | Standard sedan |
| 14 km/L | 32.9 mpg | 7.1 L/100km | Efficient sedan |
| 16 km/L | 37.6 mpg | 6.3 L/100km | Compact car |
| 18 km/L | 42.3 mpg | 5.6 L/100km | Subcompact |
| 20 km/L | 47.0 mpg | 5.0 L/100km | Hybrid sedan |
| 25 km/L | 58.8 mpg | 4.0 L/100km | Plug-in hybrid |
| 30 km/L | 70.6 mpg | 3.3 L/100km | Full hybrid / EV-assist |
How to Convert km/L to MPG
Multiply by 2.35215:
Example: 12 km/L (standard sedan)
= 12 ร 2.35215 = 28.2 mpg
Example: 20 km/L (hybrid)
= 20 ร 2.35215 = 47.0 mpg
Example: 8 km/L (SUV)
= 8 ร 2.35215 = 18.8 mpg
Good news: Unlike L/100km (which requires division), km/L converts to MPG with simple multiplication. Both km/L and MPG measure efficiency โ higher = better โ so the conversion is straightforward.
km/L to MPG โ Conversion Chart
| km/L | US MPG | L/100km | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km/L | 11.8 mpg | 20.0 L/100km | Heavy truck / old vehicle |
| 8 km/L | 18.8 mpg | 12.5 L/100km | Full-size SUV / pickup |
| 10 km/L | 23.5 mpg | 10.0 L/100km | Midsize SUV |
| 12 km/L | 28.2 mpg | 8.3 L/100km | Standard sedan |
| 14 km/L | 32.9 mpg | 7.1 L/100km | Efficient sedan |
| 16 km/L | 37.6 mpg | 6.3 L/100km | Compact car |
| 18 km/L | 42.3 mpg | 5.6 L/100km | Subcompact / kei car |
| 20 km/L | 47.0 mpg | 5.0 L/100km | Hybrid sedan |
| 25 km/L | 58.8 mpg | 4.0 L/100km | Plug-in hybrid |
| 30 km/L | 70.6 mpg | 3.3 L/100km | Full hybrid (best) |
Countries That Use km/L
| Country | Unit | Fuel Price Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | km/L | ยฅ/liter | JC08 / WLTC test cycle |
| India | km/L (kmpl) | โน/liter | ARAI certified mileage |
| South Korea | km/L | โฉ/liter | Korean test cycle |
| Brazil | km/L | R$/liter | INMETRO certification |
| Thailand | km/L | เธฟ/liter | Common usage |
| Europe | L/100km | โฌ/liter | Inverse of km/L |
| USA | MPG | $/gallon | EPA test cycle |
Popular Japanese Cars โ km/L to MPG
| Vehicle | Japan (km/L) | US MPG (equiv) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris Hybrid | 35.8 km/L | 84.2 mpg | Subcompact hybrid |
| Toyota Aqua (Prius C) | 35.0 km/L | 82.3 mpg | Compact hybrid |
| Honda Fit / Jazz | 29.4 km/L | 69.1 mpg | Subcompact hybrid |
| Toyota Corolla | 25.0 km/L | 58.8 mpg | Sedan hybrid |
| Suzuki Swift | 23.0 km/L | 54.1 mpg | Subcompact |
| Toyota RAV4 | 15.2 km/L | 35.7 mpg | Compact SUV |
| Nissan Note e-Power | 28.4 km/L | 66.8 mpg | Series hybrid |
| Suzuki Jimny | 13.2 km/L | 31.0 mpg | Mini off-road SUV |
Note: Japanese km/L ratings (JC08/WLTC cycle) tend to be more optimistic than US EPA ratings. Real-world US MPG may be 15โ25% lower than the converted Japanese rating.
Why km/L Is Easier for Americans
Unlike L/100km (which inverts the scale โ lower = better), km/L works the same way as MPG: higher = better. Both measure how far you travel per unit of fuel. The only difference is the units: kilometers instead of miles, liters instead of gallons. This makes km/L more intuitive for Americans to understand than L/100km.
What Is km/L?
Kilometers per liter (km/L) measures fuel efficiency โ how many kilometers a vehicle can travel on one liter of fuel. Higher = better. It's used primarily in Japan, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Thailand. To convert to L/100km: L/100km = 100 รท km/L.
What Is Miles per Gallon (MPG)?
Miles per gallon (MPG) measures how far a vehicle travels on one US gallon (3.785 liters). Higher = better. The US EPA rates every new car in MPG. Both km/L and MPG measure the same concept (distance per fuel unit), making the conversion a simple multiplication.