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From the tool guide: common questions about Fuel Cost Calculator
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
How do I calculate fuel cost for a trip?
Divide the distance by your efficiency to get fuel used, then multiply by the fuel price.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat is L/100 km?
Litres of fuel used per 100 kilometres — lower is better.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upHow do I convert MPG to L/100 km?
Divide 235.2 by the MPG (US) figure; the calculator does it automatically.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes it work for electric cars?
You can use kWh per 100 km as the “litres” and the electricity price as the fuel price.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
Before a road trip or a commute change, it helps to know what the fuel will cost. Enter the distance, your car’s fuel efficiency and the price of fuel and this calculator shows how much fuel you will use and what it will cost, one way or as a round trip, and how much each passenger pays if you share.
How to use it, step by step
- Enter the trip distance and pick miles or kilometres.
- Enter your fuel efficiency and its unit.
- Enter the fuel price per litre or per gallon.
- Read the fuel used, total cost and cost per person.
Tips from the guide
- Real-world efficiency is often 10–20% worse than the official figure.
- Add a margin for hills, traffic, air conditioning and heavy loads.
- Use the price at the pump on your route, not the national average.
- Include tolls and parking separately.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing US and UK gallons; a UK gallon is larger.
- Using city efficiency for a highway trip.
- Forgetting the return leg.
Who uses it
- Drivers and commuters. Compare the cost of different routes or vehicles.
- Holidaymakers. Budget a road trip in advance.
- Carpoolers. Share fuel costs fairly.
How to ask a question people can answer
A good thread on the Fuel Cost Calculator saves everyone time. Start with a title that names the exact problem, such as the input you used, the result you expected and the result you got. A title like “Not working” is hard to answer, while a title with the specifics gets replies quickly.
- Say what you tried. List the steps you followed and any settings you changed, so replies do not repeat what you already did.
- Share a small example. A short sample input and the output you saw is worth more than a long description. Remove anything private first.
- Mention your setup. Your device, browser and whether you are on a phone or a computer can explain many odd results.
- One question per thread. Separate topics get clearer answers and are easier to find later with the search box above.
- Come back and reply. If a suggestion worked, say so and upvote it, and if you found the fix yourself, post it for the next person.
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