Miles Gallon Calculator
MPG Calculator works out Converted economy and Converted unit from Fuel economy, Entered in and Convert to. The default figures on this page give converted economy of 28.0000; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
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- Distance 350 mi = 563.2704 km; fuel 12.5 gal-us = 47.3176 L.
- Economy = 563.2704 km / 47.3176 L = 11.90402 km/L.
- 11.904024 km/L = 28 mpg-us.
- Fuel for 350 mi = 563.2704 km / 11.904024 km/L = 47.3176 L = 12.5 gal-us.
- Cost = 12.5 gal-us x 3.6 = 45, i.e. 0.1286 per mi.
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What the MPG Calculator calculates
Converts between miles per gallon (US and imperial), kilometres per litre and litres per 100 km, and works out trip fuel use, fuel cost and measured economy from distance and fuel volume.
How to use this MPG Calculator
Enter Fuel economy, Entered in, Convert to and Distance travelled. Converted economy updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind Converted economy, Converted unit and Miles per US gallon.
The method follows NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C - General Tables of Units of Measurement, NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Weights and Measures ACT 1985 (UK), Schedule 1 and US EPA, Fuel Economy Guide - Fuel Economy and Annual Fuel Cost calculations.
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects Converted economy, Converted unit and Miles per US gallon. The inputs you can vary are Fuel economy, Entered in, Convert to, Distance travelled, Distance unit and Fuel used.
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Frequently asked questions
How many miles does 1 gallon?
On the figures this page opens with — fuel economy 1 — the converted economy is 28. No single number fits everyone: change any figure above and the answer updates as you type, with each step of the arithmetic beside it.
How do I convert miles to gallons?
Converts between miles per gallon (US and imperial), kilometres per litre and litres per 100 km, and works out trip fuel use, fuel cost and measured economy from distance and fuel volume. Open “How this is worked out” beside the result to see each step for your own figures.
How do I calculate miles per gallon?
It needs Fuel economy, Entered in, Convert to, Distance travelled, Distance unit and Fuel used. Nothing else is required, and the figures stay in your browser.
How much is 1 mile per gallon?
The result gives Converted economy, Converted unit, Miles per US gallon, Miles per imperial gallon, Kilometres per litre and Litres per 100 km, each labelled with its unit so the figure can be read on its own.
What information do I need for the MPG Calculator?
You need Fuel economy, Entered in, Convert to, Distance travelled, Distance unit, Fuel used, Fuel volume unit and Fuel price. The page opens with default figures that give converted economy of 28.0000, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this MPG Calculator show?
It shows Converted economy, Converted unit, Miles per US gallon, Miles per imperial gallon, Kilometres per litre, Litres per 100 km, Miles per litre and Kilometres per US gallon, with the working and any warnings for your entries.