How to convert kilometres per litre to litres per 100 km
L/100 km = 100 ÷ (km/L)
Example: 8 km/L → 12.5 L/100 km
Kilometers per Liter to Liters per 100 km table
| Kilometers per Liter (km/L) | Liters per 100 km (L/100 km) |
|---|---|
| 3 km/L | 33.333333 L/100 km |
| 4 km/L | 25 L/100 km |
| 5 km/L | 20 L/100 km |
| 6 km/L | 16.666667 L/100 km |
| 7 km/L | 14.285714 L/100 km |
| 8 km/L | 12.5 L/100 km |
| 9 km/L | 11.111111 L/100 km |
| 10 km/L | 10 L/100 km |
| 12 km/L | 8.3333333 L/100 km |
| 15 km/L | 6.6666667 L/100 km |
| 20 km/L | 5 L/100 km |
| 25 km/L | 4 L/100 km |
| 30 km/L | 3.3333333 L/100 km |
| 40 km/L | 2.5 L/100 km |
About these units
Kilometers per Liter (km/L): Kilometres per litre is used in India, Japan, Latin America and the Middle East – higher is better.
Liters per 100 km (L/100 km): Litres per 100 kilometres is the fuel-consumption measure in Europe, Asia and Australia – lower numbers mean better economy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert kilometres per litre to litres per 100 km?
Kilometres per litre and Litres per 100 km are inversely related, so use L/100 km = 100 ÷ (km/L). For example, 8 km/L = 12.5 L/100 km.
How do I convert km/L to L/100 km?
Use the formula L/100 km = 100 ÷ (km/L). For example, 8 km/L gives 12.5 L/100 km.
How do I convert litres per 100 km back to kilometres per litre?
Use the reverse formula on our Liters per 100 km to Kilometers per Liter page, or press Swap in the converter above.
What does km/L mean?
Kilometres per litre is used in India, Japan, Latin America and the Middle East – higher is better.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every fuel economy unit at once? Use the Fuel Economy Converter.