L/100km

What is a Liters per 100km?

Fuel Economy Unit

Definition

Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is a unit of fuel consumption indicating how many liters of fuel are needed to travel 100 kilometers.

Popular Liters per 100km Conversions

Most common conversions from Liters per 100km

1 L/100km = 100 km/L Liters per 100km to Kilometers per Liter 1 L/100km = 235.2144 mpg Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon (US) 1 L/100km = 282.4811 mpg (UK) Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon (UK)

History

L/100km is the standard fuel consumption measure in Europe, Australia, and many other countries. Unlike MPG, lower numbers mean better efficiency.

Common Uses

European vehicle fuel ratings
Australian fuel economy
International vehicle comparisons
Environmental regulations

Fun Facts

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A typical car uses 6-8 L/100km

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Lower L/100km means better fuel economy

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Electric cars are rated in kWh/100km

All Liters per 100km Conversions

Liters per 100km to Kilometers per Liter L/100km → km/L Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon (US) L/100km → mpg Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon (UK) L/100km → mpg (UK)