5 L/100km to MPG
| 5 L/100km | = | 47.0 MPG (US) |
| 5 L/100km | = | 56.5 MPG (UK / Imperial) |
| 5 L/100km | = | 20.0 km/L |
How to Convert L/100km to MPG
The conversion is inverse: L/100km measures fuel per unit of distance, while MPG measures distance per unit of fuel. The formula is a division, not a multiplication.
- MPG (US) = 235.21458 ÷ L/100km
- MPG (UK) = 282.48094 ÷ L/100km
Applying the formula to 5 L/100km: 235.215 ÷ 5 = 47.0 MPG (US).
Is 5 L/100km good?
5 L/100km equals 47.0 MPG (US), which is considered Very good — typical of efficient sedans and compact cars. In Imperial units, that is 56.5 MPG (UK), and in km/L it equals 20.0 km/L.
Need a different value? Use our L/100km to MPG Converter.
Similar Conversions
| L/100km | MPG (US) | MPG (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 L/100km | 78.4 | 94.2 |
| 3.5 L/100km | 67.2 | 80.7 |
| 4 L/100km | 58.8 | 70.6 |
| 4.5 L/100km | 52.3 | 62.8 |
| 5.5 L/100km | 42.8 | 51.4 |
| 6 L/100km | 39.2 | 47.1 |
| 6.4 L/100km | 36.8 | 44.1 |
| 6.5 L/100km | 36.2 | 43.5 |
| 6.6 L/100km | 35.6 | 42.8 |
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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM
Based on SI definitions (BIPM).
Last reviewed: March 2026
