17 US MPG to UK MPG

17 MPG (US) = 20.4 MPG (UK) = 13.8 L/100km

17 MPG (US)=20.4 MPG (UK / Imperial)
17 MPG (US)=13.8 L/100km
17 MPG (US)=7.23 km/L

How to Convert US MPG to UK MPG

The conversion is linear — the difference is entirely in the size of the gallon, not in the miles.

  • MPG (UK) = MPG (US) × 1.20095042

The factor 1.20095 is the exact ratio between the Imperial gallon (4.54609 L) and the US gallon (3.785411784 L).

Applying the formula to 17 MPG (US): 17 × 1.20095 = 20.4 MPG (UK).

Is 17 MPG (US) good?

17 MPG (US) is considered Poor — typical of large trucks, RVs, and heavy-duty vehicles. In Imperial terms, that’s 20.4 MPG (UK). In metric terms, 13.8 L/100km or 7.23 km/L.

Need a different value? Use our US MPG to UK MPG Converter.

Similar Conversions

MPG (US)MPG (UK)L/100km
12 MPG 14.4 19.6
13 MPG 15.6 18.1
14 MPG 16.8 16.8
15 MPG 18.0 15.7
16 MPG 19.2 14.7
18 MPG 21.6 13.1
19 MPG 22.8 12.4
20 MPG 24.0 11.8
21 MPG 25.2 11.2
22 MPG 26.4 10.7

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM Based on SI definitions (BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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