Convert km/L to MPG (US)
Use the live converter below to translate between Kilometer per Liter (km/L) and Mile per Gallon (US) (MPG (US)). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.
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km/L → MPG (US)
Formula
1 km/L = 2.3521 MPG (US)
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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
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km/L to MPG (US) quick table
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| Kilometer per Liter (km/L) | Mile per Gallon (US) (MPG (US)) |
|---|---|
| 2 km/L | 4.7043 MPG (US) |
| 4 km/L | 9.4086 MPG (US) |
| 6 km/L | 14.1129 MPG (US) |
| 8 km/L | 18.8172 MPG (US) |
| 10 km/L | 23.5215 MPG (US) |
| 15 km/L | 35.2822 MPG (US) |
| 20 km/L | 47.0429 MPG (US) |
MPG (US) back to km/L
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| Mile per Gallon (US) (MPG (US)) | Kilometer per Liter (km/L) |
|---|---|
| 2 MPG (US) | 0.8503 km/L |
| 4 MPG (US) | 1.7006 km/L |
| 6 MPG (US) | 2.5509 km/L |
| 8 MPG (US) | 3.4011 km/L |
| 10 MPG (US) | 4.2514 km/L |
| 15 MPG (US) | 6.3772 km/L |
| 20 MPG (US) | 8.5029 km/L |
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