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Fuel cost calculator

Distance × fuel economy × price = trip cost. Split it across the carpool while you're here.

Currency
km
12000
L/100km
225
person
18
Per-person cost
56.00
Across 1 person
Total trip cost
56.00
Fuel needed
35 L

Fuel-economy units

Most of the world quotes fuel economy as L/100 km — lower is better. The US and UK use MPG — higher is better. The conversion is L/100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG. (UK and US gallons differ; we use US gallons to match how MPG is most commonly cited on car spec sheets.)

Real-world vs sticker

Manufacturer-quoted fuel economy is measured on a standardised test cycle and is usually 10–20% optimistic compared to real driving — especially short trips, hilly routes, and motorway cruising. Punch in your actual recent average for a more honest number.

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