27 MPG to Liters – Answer and Calculator Tool

Result of 27 mpg to liters

27 miles per gallon approximately equals 8.73 liters per 100 kilometers.

This conversion shows how many liters of fuel are needed to travel 100 kilometers if a vehicle gets 27 miles on one gallon. It helps compare fuel efficiency across different measurement systems, making it easier to understand and compare vehicle performance internationally.

Conversion Tool

Enter value in mpg:

Result in liters:

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert miles per gallon (mpg) to liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is: liters per 100km = (235.214583 / mpg). This works because 1 mile equals 1.60934 kilometers, and 1 gallon equals 4.54609 liters. Dividing 235.214583 by mpg gives the fuel consumption in liters per 100 km.

For example, with 27 mpg: 235.214583 / 27 ≈ 8.72 liters/100 km. This means a vehicle that gets 27 mpg consumes about 8.72 liters of fuel to travel 100 kilometers.

Conversion Example

• Convert 15 mpg:
  • Apply formula: 235.214583 / 15 ≈ 15.68 liters/100 km.
  • This means the vehicle uses about 15.68 liters per 100 km.
• Convert 40 mpg:
  • Apply formula: 235.214583 / 40 ≈ 5.88 liters/100 km.
  • This indicates a more fuel-efficient vehicle using less fuel per distance.
• Convert 10 mpg:
  • Apply formula: 235.214583 / 10 ≈ 23.52 liters/100 km.
  • This shows a vehicle with lower fuel efficiency.

Conversion Chart

mpg	liters per 100 km
2.0	117.61
4.0	58.80
6.0	39.20
8.0	29.40
10.0	23.52
12.0	19.60
14.0	16.80
16.0	14.70
18.0	13.07
20.0	11.76
22.0	10.71
24.0	9.80
26.0	9.04
28.0	8.39
30.0	7.82
32.0	7.34
34.0	6.92
36.0	6.56
38.0	6.23
40.0	5.88
42.0	5.61
44.0	5.36
46.0	5.11
48.0	4.91
50.0	4.69
52.0	4.52

To use this chart, find your mpg value in the first column then follow across to see the approximate liters per 100 km.

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Conversion Definitions

mpg

mpg (miles per gallon) measures how many miles a vehicle can travel using one gallon of fuel, indicating fuel efficiency in the imperial system. Higher mpg means less fuel consumption for longer distances, showing better performance.

liters

Liters are a metric unit of volume used to quantify fuel capacity or consumption. In vehicle contexts, liters per 100 km indicates how much fuel a vehicle uses to travel that distance, with lower values signifying better fuel efficiency.

Conversion FAQs

How is mpg different from liters per 100 km?

mpg measures distance per unit of fuel in miles per gallon, while liters per 100 km measures fuel volume per distance in liters per 100 kilometers. They are inverse ways to express fuel efficiency, with higher mpg or lower liters per 100 km indicating better performance.

Why does my car’s fuel efficiency change when converted to liters?

Fuel efficiency varies because of differences in measurement systems and vehicle performance. Converting mpg to liters per 100 km accounts for unit differences, revealing how much fuel is used over a standard distance, helping compare vehicles internationally.

Can I convert any mpg value to liters per 100 km using the formula?

Yes, the formula works for any mpg value, whether high or low. It provides a consistent way to convert between the systems, making it easier to understand and compare fuel efficiency regardless of the original measurement unit.