Convert Kilometers per Imperial Gallon to Kilometers per Liter
Convert Kilometers per Imperial Gallon (km/Imp gal) to Kilometers per Liter (km/L) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
km/L = km/Imp gal × 4.54609
About Kilometers per Imperial Gallon
Kilometers per Imperial gallon (km/Imp gal) combines metric distances with the British Imperial gallon (4.54609 L). 1 km/Imp gal = 1/4.54609 km/L = 0.21997 km/L. A typical mid-size car at 12.75 km/L = 57.96 km/Imp gal. It appears in pre-1970s Australian road transport regulations, some South African vehicle import documentation, and pre-1979 Canadian fuel efficiency standards. Relationship to mpg(Imp): km/Imp gal = mpg(Imp) / 1.609344, so 50 mpg(Imp) = 31.07 km/Imp gal. 1 km/Imp gal = 0.21997 km/L.
About Kilometers per Liter
Kilometers per liter (km/L) is the standard fuel economy unit in Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and most of Latin America and Southeast Asia. Japan's WLTC test cycle certifies fuel economy in km/L under JIS D 1012. Representative WLTC values: Toyota Prius ~26-32 km/L; Honda Jazz hybrid ~28-36 km/L; Hyundai Tucson petrol ~11-14 km/L; Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (India) ~35-42 km/L; 50cc scooter ~40-55 km/L. Hypermiling records: a Prius exceeding 80 km/L. 1 km/L = 100/(km/L value) L/100km = 2.352 mpg(US).
Quick Reference Table
| Kilometers per Imperial Gallon (km/Imp gal) | Kilometers per Liter (km/L) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/Imp gal | 0.219969 km/L |
| 2 km/Imp gal | 0.439938 km/L |
| 5 km/Imp gal | 1.09985 km/L |
| 10 km/Imp gal | 2.19969 km/L |
| 25 km/Imp gal | 5.49923 km/L |
| 50 km/Imp gal | 10.9985 km/L |
| 100 km/Imp gal | 21.9969 km/L |