Convert mi/L to km/L
Convert miles per liter to kilometers per liter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Miles per Liter to Kilometers per Liter
The mile per liter and kilometer 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 miles per liter to kilometers per liter, you multiply by 1.609344.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mi/L to kilometers per liter:
We need to convert miles per liter to kilometers per liter
Since 1 mi/L = 1.609344 km/L, multiply by 1.609344
5 × 1.609344 = 8.04672
5 mi/L = 8.04672 km/L
Mile per Liter to Kilometer per Liter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common mile per liter to kilometer per liter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Miles per Liter (mi/L) | Kilometers per Liter (km/L) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi/L | 1.609344 km/L |
| 2 mi/L | 3.218688 km/L |
| 5 mi/L | 8.04672 km/L |
| 10 mi/L | 16.09344 km/L |
| 15 mi/L | 24.14016 km/L |
| 20 mi/L | 32.18688 km/L |
| 25 mi/L | 40.2336 km/L |
| 50 mi/L | 80.4672 km/L |
| 100 mi/L | 160.9344 km/L |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert miles per liter to kilometers per liter?
To convert miles per liter to kilometers per liter, multiply the value by 1.609344. For example, 10 mi/L = 16.09344 km/L.
How many kilometers per liter are in 1 mile per liter?
1 mile per liter equals 1.609344 kilometers per liter.
What is the formula for miles per liter to kilometers per liter?
The formula is: km/L = mi/L × 1.609344.