Kilometers Per Gallon Imperial To Kilometers Per Gallon Us (km/gal (UK) to km/gal (US)) Converter
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Details about these measurement units
The Kilometers Per Gallon Imperial to Kilometers Per Gallon US Converter is a useful tool designed to convert fuel efficiency measurements between two different systems: the Imperial and the US measurement standards. Both units measure how many kilometers a vehicle can travel using one gallon of fuel, but they differ in the size of the gallon used in each system. The kilometers per gallon (km/gal) is a metric measure of fuel efficiency, indicating the distance traveled per unit of fuel consumed.
In the Imperial system, the gallon is larger, specifically equal to approximately 4.54609 liters, whereas the US gallon is smaller, approximately 3.78541 liters. This difference means that a vehicle’s fuel efficiency in km/gal (UK) will generally appear lower than in km/gal (US) for the same vehicle, due to the larger volume of the Imperial gallon. To accurately convert between these units, it is essential to understand the relationship between the two gallons and apply the appropriate conversion factor.
The calculation involves multiplying the fuel efficiency in km/gal (UK) by the ratio of the gallons. Since 1 Imperial gallon equals approximately 1.20095 US gallons, the conversion from km/gal (UK) to km/gal (US) can be performed using the formula:
km/gal (US) = km/gal (UK) × 1.20095
This conversion allows users to compare fuel efficiency data across different measurement standards accurately. Whether you’re analyzing vehicle performance or converting fuel economy figures for international comparisons, this tool simplifies the process and ensures precise results.