How do I convert L/100km to kWh/100mi?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see L/100km converted to kWh/100mi instantly.

What is the formula for L/100km to kWh/100mi?

The converter calculates kWh/100mi by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Fuel Economy.

When should I use L/100km vs kWh/100mi?

L/100km and kWh/100mi are both part of the Fuel Economy category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Fuel Economy & Efficiency Reference

Convert L/100km to kWh/100mi

Use the live converter below to translate between Liter per 100 km (L/100km) and kWh per 100 miles (kWh/100mi). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Converting between efficiency (km/L, MPG) and consumption (L/100km) units requires using the inverse relationship: consumption = 100 ÷ efficiency.

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L/100km → kWh/100mi

Liter per 100 km

L/100km

kWh per 100 miles

5.903

kWh/100mi

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 L/100km = 5.903 kWh/100mi

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table
Fuel Economy Guide (Model Year 2024)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy. Describes how MPG, km/L, and L/100 km ratings are calculated for the U.S. Monroney label and how to interpret efficiency versus consumption metrics. View source
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Fuel Properties Comparison
U.S. Department of Energy. Lists gasoline lower heating value (about 32 MJ/gal, which is roughly 9.5 kWh per liter), letting the app convert between liquid-fuel efficiency (km/L) and EV metrics (km/kWh, kWh/100 km, Wh/km). View source

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L/100km to kWh/100mi quick table

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Liter per 100 km (L/100km)	kWh per 100 miles (kWh/100mi)
2 L/100km	11.8061 kWh/100mi
4 L/100km	23.6121 kWh/100mi
6 L/100km	35.4182 kWh/100mi
8 L/100km	47.2242 kWh/100mi
10 L/100km	59.0303 kWh/100mi
15 L/100km	88.5454 kWh/100mi
20 L/100km	118.0605 kWh/100mi

kWh/100mi back to L/100km

Keep the reciprocal handy when double-checking calculations or undoing a conversion.

kWh per 100 miles (kWh/100mi)	Liter per 100 km (L/100km)
2 kWh/100mi	0.3388 L/100km
4 kWh/100mi	0.6776 L/100km
6 kWh/100mi	1.0164 L/100km
8 kWh/100mi	1.3552 L/100km
10 kWh/100mi	1.694 L/100km
15 kWh/100mi	2.5411 L/100km
20 kWh/100mi	3.3881 L/100km