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

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

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

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

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

km/L and km/kWh 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 km/L to km/kWh

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

Formula insight: Direct fuel economy conversions use multiplication by the conversion factor to account for different distance and volume units.

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km/L → km/kWh

Kilometer per Liter

km/L

Kilometer per kWh

0.1053

km/kWh

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 km/L = 0.1053 km/kWh

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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km/L to km/kWh quick table

Multiply any row by the same factor to scale results. Use the converter above to enter exact values with your own units.

Kilometer per Liter (km/L)	Kilometer per kWh (km/kWh)
2 km/L	0.2105 km/kWh
4 km/L	0.4211 km/kWh
6 km/L	0.6316 km/kWh
8 km/L	0.8421 km/kWh
10 km/L	1.0526 km/kWh
15 km/L	1.5789 km/kWh
20 km/L	2.1053 km/kWh

km/kWh back to km/L

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

Kilometer per kWh (km/kWh)	Kilometer per Liter (km/L)
2 km/kWh	19 km/L
4 km/kWh	38 km/L
6 km/kWh	57 km/L
8 km/kWh	76 km/L
10 km/kWh	95 km/L
15 km/kWh	142.5 km/L
20 km/kWh	190 km/L

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