Convert gallon (US)/100 mi to kilometer/gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US)/100 mi [gal (US)/100 mi] to kilometer/gallon (US) [km/gal], or Convert kilometer/gallon (US) to gallon (US)/100 mi.
How to Convert Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Kilometer/gallon (Us)
The conversion between gallon (US)/100 mi and kilometer/gallon (US) 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
Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Kilometer/gallon (Us) 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.
Kilometer/gallon (Us)
Kilometer per gallon (US) is a unit of fuel efficiency indicating the number of kilometers traveled per US gallon of fuel consumed.
History/Origin
The km/gal unit originated from the need to measure fuel efficiency in countries using the metric system, combined with the US customary gallon, primarily used in the United States for automotive fuel economy ratings.
Current Use
This unit is used in the United States to express vehicle fuel efficiency, especially in contexts where metric distance is preferred but fuel consumption is measured in US gallons.