Convert gallon (US)/100 mi to gallon (US)/mile
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US)/100 mi [gal (US)/100 mi] to gallon (US)/mile [gal (US)/mi], or Convert gallon (US)/mile to gallon (US)/100 mi.
How to Convert Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Gallon (Us)/mile
The conversion between gallon (US)/100 mi and gallon (US)/mile is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from gallon (US)/100 mi to the base unit, the formula is: y = 42.5143707 / gallon (US)/100 mi
To convert from the base unit to gallon (US)/mile, the formula is: y = 0.425143707 / base_unit_value
Gallon (Us)/100 Mi to Gallon (Us)/mile Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)/100 Mi
A measurement of fuel consumption indicating the number of gallons used per 100 miles traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (US) has been used as a standard unit of volume in the United States since the 19th century, primarily for measuring liquids like fuel. The 'per 100 miles' metric is a common way to express fuel efficiency in the US, especially in automotive contexts.
Current Use
This unit is used in the United States to express fuel consumption, particularly for vehicles, indicating how many gallons of fuel are needed to travel 100 miles.
Gallon (Us)/mile
A unit of fuel consumption measurement representing the number of gallons used per mile traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (US) has been used in the United States since the 19th century as a standard measure of volume for liquids, particularly fuel. The mile has been a customary unit of distance in the US and UK, with its origins tracing back to Roman times. The combination of gallons per mile is primarily used in the US to measure vehicle fuel efficiency.
Current Use
This unit is used mainly in the United States for expressing fuel consumption, especially in older or specialized contexts. It is less common today, with miles per gallon (mpg) being the more standard metric for fuel efficiency, but gallons per mile may still be used in certain technical or historical analyses.