Convert gallon (US)/100 mi to gallon (UK)/mile
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US)/100 mi [gal (US)/100 mi] to gallon (UK)/mile [gal (UK)/mi], or Convert gallon (UK)/mile to gallon (US)/100 mi.
How to Convert Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Gallon (Uk)/mile
The conversion between gallon (US)/100 mi and gallon (UK)/mile is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from gallon (US)/100 mi to the base unit, the formula is: y = 42.5143707 / gallon (US)/100 mi
To convert from the base unit to gallon (UK)/mile, the formula is: y = 0.35400619 / base_unit_value
Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Gallon (Uk)/mile Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)/100 Mi
A measurement of fuel consumption indicating the number of gallons used per 100 miles traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (US) has been used as a standard unit of volume in the United States since the 19th century, primarily for measuring liquids like fuel. The 'per 100 miles' metric is a common way to express fuel efficiency in the US, especially in automotive contexts.
Current Use
This unit is used in the United States to express fuel consumption, particularly for vehicles, indicating how many gallons of fuel are needed to travel 100 miles.
Gallon (Uk)/mile
A gallon per mile (gal/mi) is a unit of fuel consumption measurement indicating the number of gallons used to travel one mile.
History/Origin
The gallon per mile unit has historically been used in the UK and other regions to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, especially before the widespread adoption of metric units. It reflects the amount of fuel consumed over a distance, aiding in fuel economy comparisons.
Current Use
Today, the gallon per mile is primarily used in the UK and some other countries for specific vehicle efficiency assessments, though it has largely been replaced by metric units like liters per 100 kilometers in many regions.