What is this calculator?
Calculate fuel economy from distance and fuel consumed.
What can you use it for?
Use it for practical planning, conversions, measurement or checking the result described here. Calculate fuel economy from distance and fuel consumed.
How to use it
- Enter distance (km).
- Enter fuel consumed (l).
- Select Calculate (or Generate for random tools).
- Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
Formula and method
Consumption = fuel consumed/distance × 100
The formula uses the units and definitions shown above. Each input is substituted before the arithmetic is evaluated; the calculated output is rounded for display.
Worked example
Distance (km): 450, Fuel consumed (L): 30. The result is 15 km/L (fuel economy).
Assumptions and limits
Use the units and formats shown in the input labels. Actual conditions and applicable standards may differ from this simplified calculation.
Frequently asked questions
What inputs does the Gas Mileage Calculator need?
Use distance (km), fuel consumed (l). Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
What assumptions apply to the Gas Mileage Calculator?
Use the units and formats shown in the input labels. Actual conditions and applicable standards may differ from this simplified calculation.