Convert Liters per 100 Kilometers to Liters per Kilometer
Convert Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) to Liters per Kilometer (L/km) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/km = L/100km × 0.01
About Liters per 100 Kilometers
Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is the standard fuel consumption unit of the EU, China, Australia, and most of the world. Lower values mean greater efficiency: 5 L/100km is exactly twice as efficient as 10 L/100km. EU WLTP certification requires reporting in L/100km; CO₂ in g/km ≈ L/100km × 23.9 (petrol) or × 26.5 (diesel). Benchmarks: European average new car (2024 WLTP) ~6.5 L/100km; compact SUV 8-11; articulated truck 28-35; M1 Abrams tank ~130. 1 L/100km = 235.215/mpg(US) = 282.481/mpg(Imp).
About Liters per Kilometer
Liters per kilometer (L/km) is 100× larger than L/100km, suited to heavy vehicles and industrial machinery. A European family car at 0.07 L/km; a Class 8 semi-truck 0.33-0.40 L/km; an M1 Abrams tank ~1.3 L/km on road, ~4 L/km off-road; a diesel mainline locomotive 5-8 L/km. Australian road trains (200+ t) log fuel in L/km to plan outback depot spacing. A Caterpillar 793F mining dump truck fully laden uses 4-6 L/km. 1 L/km = 100 L/100km.
Quick Reference Table
| Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) | Liters per Kilometer (L/km) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/100km | 0.01 L/km |
| 2 L/100km | 0.02 L/km |
| 5 L/100km | 0.05 L/km |
| 10 L/100km | 0.1 L/km |
| 25 L/100km | 0.25 L/km |
| 50 L/100km | 0.5 L/km |
| 100 L/100km | 1 L/km |