Convert gallon (US)/mile to mile/gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US)/mile [gal (US)/mi] to mile/gallon (US) [MPG (US)], or Convert mile/gallon (US) to gallon (US)/mile.
How to Convert Gallon (Us)/mile to Mile/gallon (Us)
The conversion between gallon (US)/mile and mile/gallon (US) 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
Gallon (Us)/mile to Mile/gallon (Us) 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.
Mile/gallon (Us)
Mile per gallon (US) is a unit of fuel efficiency representing the number of miles a vehicle can travel on one US gallon of fuel.
History/Origin
The MPG (US) unit has been used in the United States since the early 20th century to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, becoming a standard metric for consumers and manufacturers to compare vehicle performance.
Current Use
Today, MPG (US) remains a common measure of fuel economy for vehicles in the United States, used in vehicle specifications, fuel economy ratings, and environmental assessments within the 'Fuel Consumption' converter under the 'Common Converters' category.