Convert UK MPG to US MPG
Convert miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us) by entering a value below.
How to Convert Miles per Gallon (UK) to Miles per Gallon (US)
The mile per gallon (uk) and mile per gallon (us) are both units of fuel economy. 1 mile per gallon (us) equals 1.2009513963 miles per gallon (uk). This means to convert miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us), you divide by 1.2009513963.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mpg (UK) to miles per gallon (us):
We need to convert miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us)
Since 1 mpg (US) = 1.2009513963 mpg (UK), divide by 1.2009513963
5 ÷ 1.2009513963 = 4.1633658243
5 mpg (UK) = 4.1633658243 mpg (US)
Mile per Gallon (UK) to Mile per Gallon (US) Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common mile per gallon (uk) to mile per gallon (us) conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Miles per Gallon (UK) (mpg (UK)) | Miles per Gallon (US) (mpg (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 mpg (UK) | 0.8326731649 mpg (US) |
| 2 mpg (UK) | 1.6653463297 mpg (US) |
| 5 mpg (UK) | 4.1633658243 mpg (US) |
| 10 mpg (UK) | 8.3267316486 mpg (US) |
| 15 mpg (UK) | 12.490097473 mpg (US) |
| 20 mpg (UK) | 16.653463297 mpg (US) |
| 25 mpg (UK) | 20.816829121 mpg (US) |
| 50 mpg (UK) | 41.633658243 mpg (US) |
| 100 mpg (UK) | 83.267316486 mpg (US) |
About These Units
Mile per Gallon (UK) (mpg (UK))
Miles per gallon UK (Imperial MPG) uses the larger Imperial gallon (4.546 L). Used in the United Kingdom for fuel economy. UK MPG is about 20% higher than US MPG for the same vehicle. A 40 MPG (US) car gets about 48 MPG (UK).
Mile per Gallon (US) (mpg (US))
Miles per gallon US (MPG) measures fuel efficiency using the US gallon (3.785 L). The standard unit in the United States for comparing vehicle fuel economy. Average new car: 25-30 MPG, hybrid: 50+ MPG, electric equivalent: 100+ MPGe. Higher is better.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us)?
To convert miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us), divide the value by 1.2009513963. For example, 10 mpg (UK) = 8.3267316486 mpg (US).
How many miles per gallon (us) are in 1 mile per gallon (uk)?
1 mile per gallon (uk) equals 0.8326731649 miles per gallon (us).
What is the formula for miles per gallon (uk) to miles per gallon (us)?
The formula is: mpg (US) = mpg (UK) ÷ 1.2009513963.