How to convert 55 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 ÷ 55 = 4.28
The constant 235.215 comes from 100 km ÷ 1.609344 km per mile × 3.785411 liters per US gallon.
What 55 mpg means in practice
| Fuel per 100 miles | 1.82 gallons |
| Fuel per 100 km | 4.28 liters |
| Fuel for 12,000 miles a year | 218 gallons |
| Fuel cost for 12,000 miles at $3.20/gal | $698 |
| CO₂ per mile (gasoline) | 162 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 55 mpg good?
This is excellent fuel economy, usually reached only by full hybrids.
Values around 55 mpg
| US mpg | L/100 km | UK mpg | 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 |
| 53 mpg | 4.44 L/100 km | 63.7 UK mpg | 22.53 km/L |
| 54 mpg | 4.36 L/100 km | 64.9 UK mpg | 22.96 km/L |
| 55 mpg | 4.28 L/100 km | 66.1 UK mpg | 23.38 km/L |
| 56 mpg | 4.20 L/100 km | 67.3 UK mpg | 23.81 km/L |
| 57 mpg | 4.13 L/100 km | 68.5 UK mpg | 24.23 km/L |
| 58 mpg | 4.06 L/100 km | 69.7 UK mpg | 24.66 km/L |
| 59 mpg | 3.99 L/100 km | 70.9 UK mpg | 25.08 km/L |
Frequently asked questions
What is 55 mpg in L/100 km?
55 US mpg equals 4.28 L/100 km (235.215 ÷ 55).
What is 55 mpg in km/L?
55 US mpg equals 23.38 kilometers per liter.
Is 55 mpg good?
This is excellent fuel economy, usually reached only by full hybrids.
What is 55 US mpg in UK mpg?
55 US mpg equals 66.1 imperial (UK) mpg.
Last updated November 10, 2026