38 US MPG to UK MPG
| 38 MPG (US) | = | 45.6 MPG (UK / Imperial) |
| 38 MPG (US) | = | 6.19 L/100km |
| 38 MPG (US) | = | 16.2 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 38 MPG (US): 38 × 1.20095 = 45.6 MPG (UK).
Is 38 MPG (US) good?
38 MPG (US) is considered Very good — typical of efficient sedans and compact cars. In Imperial terms, that’s 45.6 MPG (UK). In metric terms, 6.19 L/100km or 16.2 km/L.
Need a different value? Use our US MPG to UK MPG Converter.
Similar Conversions
| MPG (US) | MPG (UK) | L/100km |
|---|---|---|
| 33 MPG | 39.6 | 7.13 |
| 34 MPG | 40.8 | 6.92 |
| 35 MPG | 42.0 | 6.72 |
| 36 MPG | 43.2 | 6.53 |
| 37 MPG | 44.4 | 6.36 |
| 39 MPG | 46.8 | 6.03 |
| 40 MPG | 48.0 | 5.88 |
| 41 MPG | 49.2 | 5.74 |
| 42 MPG | 50.4 | 5.60 |
| 43 MPG | 51.6 | 5.47 |
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Based on SI definitions (BIPM).
Last reviewed: March 2026
