18 US MPG to UK MPG

18 MPG (US) = 21.6 MPG (UK) = 13.1 L/100km

18 MPG (US)=21.6 MPG (UK / Imperial)
18 MPG (US)=13.1 L/100km
18 MPG (US)=7.65 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 18 MPG (US): 18 × 1.20095 = 21.6 MPG (UK).

Is 18 MPG (US) good?

18 MPG (US) is considered Below average — typical of full-size SUVs and pickup trucks. In Imperial terms, that’s 21.6 MPG (UK). In metric terms, 13.1 L/100km or 7.65 km/L.

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

Similar Conversions

MPG (US)MPG (UK)L/100km
13 MPG 15.6 18.1
14 MPG 16.8 16.8
15 MPG 18.0 15.7
16 MPG 19.2 14.7
17 MPG 20.4 13.8
19 MPG 22.8 12.4
20 MPG 24.0 11.8
21 MPG 25.2 11.2
22 MPG 26.4 10.7
23 MPG 27.6 10.2

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