Convert km/L to mi/L
Convert kilometers per liter to miles per liter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Kilometers per Liter to Miles per Liter
The kilometer per liter and mile per liter are both units of fuel economy. By definition, 1 mile per liter equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers per liter. This means to convert kilometers per liter to miles per liter, you divide by 1.609344.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 km/L to miles per liter:
We need to convert kilometers per liter to miles per liter
Since 1 mi/L = 1.609344 km/L, divide by 1.609344
5 ÷ 1.609344 = 3.1068559612
5 km/L = 3.1068559612 mi/L
Kilometer per Liter to Mile per Liter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilometer per liter to mile per liter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilometers per Liter (km/L) | Miles per Liter (mi/L) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/L | 0.6213711922 mi/L |
| 2 km/L | 1.2427423845 mi/L |
| 5 km/L | 3.1068559612 mi/L |
| 10 km/L | 6.2137119224 mi/L |
| 15 km/L | 9.3205678836 mi/L |
| 20 km/L | 12.427423845 mi/L |
| 25 km/L | 15.534279806 mi/L |
| 50 km/L | 31.068559612 mi/L |
| 100 km/L | 62.137119224 mi/L |
About These Units
Kilometer per Liter (km/L)
Kilometers per liter (km/L) measures distance traveled per liter of fuel. Higher values mean better efficiency. Common in Japan, India, and some Asian countries. To convert km/L to MPG (US), multiply by 2.352. A car getting 15 km/L equals about 35 MPG.
Mile per Liter (mi/L)
Miles per liter (mi/L) combines imperial distance with metric volume. Less common but useful for comparing across measurement systems. Multiply km/L by 0.621 to get mi/L. A car getting 15 km/L achieves 9.3 mi/L.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilometers per liter to miles per liter?
To convert kilometers per liter to miles per liter, divide the value by 1.609344. For example, 10 km/L = 6.2137119224 mi/L.
How many miles per liter are in 1 kilometer per liter?
1 kilometer per liter equals 0.6213711922 miles per liter.
What is the formula for kilometers per liter to miles per liter?
The formula is: mi/L = km/L ÷ 1.609344.