km/L to L/100km
About these units
km/L
Kilometers per liter measures distance traveled per liter of fuel. Higher numbers mean better efficiency, common in Asia.
L/100km
Liters per 100 km measures fuel used to travel 100 kilometers. Lower numbers mean better efficiency, the metric standard in Europe.
Conversion formula
Some fuel-economy units measure distance per volume (mpg, km/L) while L/100km measures volume per distance, so converting between those groups is a reciprocal relationship, not a constant multiplier.
Quick reference
| km/L | L/100km |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 100 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many L/100km are in one km/L?
- 1 km/L = 100 L/100km.
- How many km/L are in one L/100km?
- 1 L/100km = 100 km/L.
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