How to convert 48 mpg to L/100 km
Liters per 100 km is the inverse of miles per gallon, so you divide a constant by the mpg value:
L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ 48 = 4.90
The constant 235.215 comes from 100 km ÷ 1.609344 km per mile × 3.785411 liters per US gallon.
What 48 mpg means in practice
| Fuel per 100 miles | 2.08 gallons |
| Fuel per 100 km | 4.90 liters |
| Fuel for 12,000 miles a year | 250 gallons |
| Fuel cost for 12,000 miles at $3.20/gal | $800 |
| CO₂ per mile (gasoline) | 185 g |
CO₂ is based on the EPA figure of 8,887 grams of CO₂ per gallon of gasoline. For your own trip costs, use the fuel cost calculator.
Is 48 mpg good?
This is excellent fuel economy, usually reached only by full hybrids.
Values around 48 mpg
| US mpg | L/100 km | UK mpg | km/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 mpg | 5.35 L/100 km | 52.8 UK mpg | 18.71 km/L |
| 45 mpg | 5.23 L/100 km | 54.0 UK mpg | 19.13 km/L |
| 46 mpg | 5.11 L/100 km | 55.2 UK mpg | 19.56 km/L |
| 47 mpg | 5.00 L/100 km | 56.4 UK mpg | 19.98 km/L |
| 48 mpg | 4.90 L/100 km | 57.6 UK mpg | 20.41 km/L |
| 49 mpg | 4.80 L/100 km | 58.8 UK mpg | 20.83 km/L |
| 50 mpg | 4.70 L/100 km | 60.0 UK mpg | 21.26 km/L |
| 51 mpg | 4.61 L/100 km | 61.2 UK mpg | 21.68 km/L |
| 52 mpg | 4.52 L/100 km | 62.4 UK mpg | 22.11 km/L |
Frequently asked questions
What is 48 mpg in L/100 km?
48 US mpg equals 4.90 L/100 km (235.215 ÷ 48).
What is 48 mpg in km/L?
48 US mpg equals 20.41 kilometers per liter.
Is 48 mpg good?
This is excellent fuel economy, usually reached only by full hybrids.
What is 48 US mpg in UK mpg?
48 US mpg equals 57.6 imperial (UK) mpg.
Last updated November 10, 2026