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Gas Mileage (MPG) Calculator

Calculate your car's real fuel economy from a fill-up — miles per gallon, L/100 km and km/L — and the fuel cost per mile or km.

How to use

  1. 1Fill the tank, reset the trip meter, then drive normally.
  2. 2At the next fill-up, enter the distance driven, the fuel added and the price.

How it's calculated

MPG = miles ÷ gallons. L/100 km = litres ÷ km × 100. Cost per mile = total cost ÷ miles.

Frequently asked questions

Why fill the tank completely?

The fuel you add after a full tank equals the fuel you used — the 'tank-to-tank' method is the simplest accurate test.

Why is my MPG lower than the EPA figure?

Short trips, cold weather, high speeds, aggressive acceleration and air conditioning all reduce real-world economy.

How do I convert MPG to L/100 km?

L/100 km = 235.21 ÷ MPG (US). 30 MPG ≈ 7.84 L/100 km.