liters per 100km to kilometer per liter (L/100km → km/L)

Unit Converter

To convert L/100km (fuel used per 100km) to km/L (distance per liter), divide 100 by the L/100km value.

What is it

L/100km states how much fuel 100km consumes (lower is better), while km/L states how far one liter takes you (higher is better). They are reciprocals — 8L/100km equals 100 ÷ 8 = 12.5km/L — with no fixed multiplier. Use this when reading European car specifications in km/L terms.

km/L = 100 ÷ (L/100km)

How to use

  1. 1Enter the liters per 100km (L/100km) value.
  2. 2See the kilometer per liter (km/L) result instantly.
  3. 3Switch units to convert again if needed.

Reference

liters per 100km to kilometer per liter (L/100km → km/L) Reference
L/100kmkm/L
425
520
616.666667
812.5
1010
128.333333

Sources & standards

FAQ

How many km/L is 6L/100km?

100 ÷ 6 ≈ 16.67km/L.

Is a lower number better?

For L/100km, yes — lower means less fuel per distance. For km/L the opposite holds: higher is better. The scales run in opposite directions because they are reciprocals.

How do I convert km/L back to L/100km?

Use the same formula: L/100km = 100 ÷ (km/L). For example, 12.5km/L = 8L/100km.

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.

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