Fuel Mileage Calculator
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and track fuel consumption across multiple units
Calculate Fuel Mileage
Total distance covered during the trip
Amount of fuel consumed during the trip
Price per us gallons for cost calculation
Choose your preferred mileage unit
Fuel Mileage Results
Formula: Fuel Mileage = Distance Traveled ÷ Fuel Used
Calculation: 0 miles ÷ 0 us gallons = 0.00 US MPG
Efficiency Analysis
Example Calculation
Highway Trip Example
Trip: Weekend road trip
Distance traveled: 300 miles
Fuel used: 10 US gallons
Fuel price: $3.50 per gallon
Results
Fuel Mileage: 300 miles ÷ 10 gallons = 30 MPG
Trip Cost: 10 gallons × $3.50 = $35.00
Cost per mile: $35.00 ÷ 300 miles = $0.117 per mile
Fuel Efficiency Tips
Maintain Steady Speed
Use cruise control on highways
Regular Maintenance
Keep tires inflated and engine tuned
Reduce Weight
Remove unnecessary items from vehicle
Plan Routes
Combine trips and avoid traffic
Vehicle Efficiency Standards
Note: Actual mileage varies by vehicle type, driving conditions, and maintenance.
Understanding Fuel Mileage
What is Fuel Mileage?
Fuel mileage, also known as fuel economy, is a measure of how efficiently a vehicle uses fuel. It represents the distance a vehicle can travel on a specific amount of fuel, typically expressed as miles per gallon (MPG) or kilometers per liter (km/L).
Why Track Fuel Mileage?
- •Monitor vehicle performance and maintenance needs
- •Calculate trip costs and fuel budgeting
- •Compare different vehicles or fuel types
- •Track environmental impact and emissions
Calculation Methods
Fuel Mileage = Distance ÷ Fuel Used
Fuel Consumption = 1 ÷ Fuel Mileage
Common Units
- US MPG: Miles per US gallon (most common in USA)
- UK MPG: Miles per Imperial gallon (used in UK)
- km/L: Kilometers per liter (metric system)
- L/100km: Liters per 100 kilometers (fuel consumption)
Tip: Track mileage over several fill-ups for more accurate averages.
Factors Affecting Fuel Mileage
Vehicle Factors
- • Engine size and type
- • Vehicle weight
- • Aerodynamics
- • Transmission type
- • Tire condition
Driving Factors
- • Driving speed
- • Acceleration habits
- • Traffic conditions
- • Route terrain
- • Weather conditions
Maintenance Factors
- • Engine tune-up
- • Air filter condition
- • Oil quality
- • Spark plug condition
- • Fuel system cleanliness