Convert gallon (US)/mile to gallon (UK)/100 mi
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US)/mile [gal (US)/mi] to gallon (UK)/100 mi [gal (UK)/100 mi], or Convert gallon (UK)/100 mi to gallon (US)/mile.
How to Convert Gallon (Us)/mile to Gallon (Uk)/100 Mi
The conversion between gallon (US)/mile and gallon (UK)/100 mi is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from gallon (US)/mile to the base unit, the formula is: y = 0.425143707 / gallon (US)/mile
To convert from the base unit to gallon (UK)/100 mi, the formula is: y = 35.400619 / base_unit_value
Gallon (Us)/mile to Gallon (Uk)/100 Mi Conversion Table
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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.
Gallon (Uk)/100 Mi
A unit of fuel consumption measurement representing the number of gallons (UK) used per 100 miles traveled.
History/Origin
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, has been used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel consumption, with the 'per 100 miles' metric adopted for easier comparison. It has historical roots in the imperial measurement system, which was standardized in the 19th century.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in the UK and some other countries that employ the imperial system to express vehicle fuel efficiency, indicating how many UK gallons are consumed to travel 100 miles.