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Mile per gallon (imperial) (mpg (UK))

Miles driven on one imperial gallon (4.54609 L) of fuel. Used in the United Kingdom.

What is a mile per gallon (imperial)?

Symbol
mpg (UK)
Quantity
Fuel Consumption
Unit system
imperial
Definition
Miles driven on one imperial gallon (4.54609 L) of fuel. Used in the United Kingdom.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8

Common applications

The traditional fuel economy figure in the United Kingdom, used in car adverts and reviews even though fuel is sold by the liter.

Mile per gallon (imperial) in other fuel consumption units

Mile per gallon (imperial) quick reference

Mile per gallon (imperial) in other units
Mile per gallon (imperial)Liter per 100 kilometersMile per gallon (US)Kilometer per liter
1 mpg (UK)≈ 282.4809363 L/100 km≈ 0.8326741846 mpg≈ 0.3540061899 km/L
10 mpg (UK)≈ 28.24809363 L/100 km≈ 8.326741846 mpg≈ 3.540061899 km/L
100 mpg (UK)≈ 2.824809363 L/100 km≈ 83.26741846 mpg≈ 35.40061899 km/L
1000 mpg (UK)≈ 0.2824809363 L/100 km≈ 832.6741846 mpg≈ 354.0061899 km/L

Where the mile per gallon (imperial) fits

The next larger fuel consumption unit is the mile per gallon (US) (mpg). 1 mpg (UK) ≈ 0.8326741846 mpg, and 1 mpg ≈ 1.200949926 mpg (UK).

Frequently asked questions

How many liters per 100 kilometers are in one mile per gallon (imperial)?
One mile per gallon (imperial) ≈ 282.4809363 L/100 km (liters per 100 kilometers).
How many miles per gallon (US) are in one mile per gallon (imperial)?
One mile per gallon (imperial) ≈ 0.8326741846 mpg (miles per gallon (US)).
How many kilometers per liter are in one mile per gallon (imperial)?
One mile per gallon (imperial) ≈ 0.3540061899 km/L (kilometers per liter).