kilometer per liter to liters per 100km (km/L → L/100km)
Unit ConverterTo convert km/L (distance per liter) to L/100km (fuel used per 100km), divide 100 by the km/L value.
What is it
km/L states how far you travel on one liter (higher is better), while L/100km states how much fuel 100km consumes (lower is better). The two are reciprocals, not proportional — there is no fixed multiplier, so 12km/L equals 100 ÷ 12 ≈ 8.33L/100km. Korea and Japan quote km/L; Europe quotes L/100km.
L/100km = 100 ÷ (km/L)
How to use
- 1Enter the kilometer per liter (km/L) value.
- 2See the liters per 100km (L/100km) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| km/L | L/100km |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 8 | 12.5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 12 | 8.333333 |
| 15 | 6.666667 |
| 20 | 5 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many L/100km is 12km/L?
100 ÷ 12 ≈ 8.33L/100km.
Why divide instead of multiply?
Because the units are reciprocal: doubling km/L halves L/100km. No fixed conversion factor exists, so you compute 100 ÷ value.
How do I convert L/100km back to km/L?
Use the same formula: km/L = 100 ÷ (L/100km). For example, 8L/100km = 12.5km/L.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.