48 mpg to l/100 km
48 mpg (US) = 4.9 l/100 km = 20.41 km/l. 48 mpg (UK) = 5.89 l/100 km = 16.99 km/l. A UK gallon is bigger, so 48 mpg on a British car equals 40 mpg on a US gauge.
How to convert 48 mpg to l/100 km
- US mpg: 235.21 ÷ 48 = 4.9 l/100 km
- UK mpg: 282.48 ÷ 48 = 5.89 l/100 km
- km/l (US mpg): 100 ÷ 4.9 = 20.41 km/l
Values around 48 mpg
| mpg | l/100 km (US) | l/100 km (UK) | km/l (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 mpg | 5.47 | 6.57 | 18.28 |
| 44 mpg | 5.35 | 6.42 | 18.71 |
| 45 mpg | 5.23 | 6.28 | 19.13 |
| 46 mpg | 5.11 | 6.14 | 19.56 |
| 47 mpg | 5 | 6.01 | 19.98 |
| 48 mpg | 4.9 | 5.89 | 20.41 |
| 49 mpg | 4.8 | 5.76 | 20.83 |
| 50 mpg | 4.7 | 5.65 | 21.26 |
| 51 mpg | 4.61 | 5.54 | 21.68 |
| 52 mpg | 4.52 | 5.43 | 22.11 |
| 53 mpg | 4.44 | 5.33 | 22.53 |
Cars that get about 48 mpg
Models whose official US combined rating range includes 48 mpg (the exact figure depends on engine and trim).
- Toyota Camry 43–51 mpg combined (US)
- Honda Accord 31–48 mpg combined (US)
- Toyota Corolla 33–50 mpg combined (US)
- Honda Civic 24–49 mpg combined (US)
- GMC Sierra 15–68 mpg combined (US)
- Chevrolet Silverado 15–70 mpg combined (US)
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Questions
How many l/100 km is 48 mpg?
48 mpg (US) is 4.9 l/100 km. 48 mpg (UK, imperial gallon) is 5.89 l/100 km. Use the US figure for American cars and EPA ratings, and the UK figure for British cars and older UK adverts.
Is 48 mpg good?
Yes. 48 mpg is excellent for a petrol car; most hybrids and small cars are in this range.
How do I work out 48 mpg in l/100 km myself?
Divide 235.21 by 48 for US mpg (4.9), or 282.48 by 48 for UK mpg (5.89). The same formula works backwards from l/100 km to mpg.