Fuel Economy

Fuel usage, miles per gallon and trip cost.

How to use the Fuel Economy

Fuel usage, miles per gallon and trip cost. Fill in the fields above and the result updates instantly, together with the formula behind it.

Formula

L/100 km = liters used ÷ km traveled × 100; US mpg = miles ÷ US gallons

Worked example

42 liters over 600 km is 7 L/100 km, about 33.6 US mpg.

Important things to know

US and Imperial gallons differ. This calculator uses US gallons.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Fuel Economy calculated?

L/100 km = liters used ÷ km traveled × 100; US mpg = miles ÷ US gallons. Example: 42 liters over 600 km is 7 L/100 km, about 33.6 US mpg.

What do I need to enter in the Fuel Economy?

You enter: Distance; Distance unit; Fuel used; Fuel unit; Cost per liter. An example value is shown in each empty field, and the result appears as soon as the numbers are valid.

How do I compare L/100 km and miles per gallon?

They measure fuel economy in opposite directions: lower L/100 km is better, higher mpg is better. 7 L/100 km is about 33.6 US mpg. Note that US and UK gallons differ in size.

Can I save or share this calculation?

Yes. Use Copy to copy the result or full example. Share creates a link that puts your chosen values into the URL fragment so another person can reproduce the calculation. Your named saves and recent history stay in your own browser.

Related calculators