Convert kilometer/liter to liter/100 km
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/liter [km/L] to liter/100 km [L/100 km], or Convert liter/100 km to kilometer/liter.
How to Convert Kilometer/liter to Liter/100 Km
The conversion between kilometer/liter and liter/100 km is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from the base unit to liter/100 km, the formula is: y = 100 / base_unit_value
Kilometer/liter to Liter/100 Km Conversion Table
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Kilometer/liter
Kilometer per liter (km/L) is a unit of fuel efficiency indicating the distance in kilometers traveled per liter of fuel consumed.
History/Origin
The km/L unit has been widely used in countries like India and Australia to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, especially in the context of consumer vehicles. Its usage became prominent with the adoption of metric units in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/L remains a common metric for measuring fuel efficiency in many countries, particularly in vehicle specifications, fuel economy ratings, and environmental assessments within the 'Fuel Consumption' converter category under 'Common Converters'.
Liter/100 Km
Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) is a measurement of fuel consumption indicating the amount of fuel (in liters) used to travel 100 kilometers.
History/Origin
The L/100 km unit became widely adopted in Europe and other regions as a standard measure of vehicle fuel efficiency, replacing older units like miles per gallon, to provide a clear and consistent metric for consumers and manufacturers.
Current Use
L/100 km is commonly used in vehicle fuel efficiency ratings, especially in European and international markets, to help consumers compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles.