Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate fuel cost from distance, vehicle efficiency, and pump price.

UK units

MPG means UK (imperial) miles per gallon. Fuel-price calculations use pence per litre and are estimates based on the figures entered. After calculating MPG, you can carry the result into the Trip Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate a journey's fuel cost.

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About Fuel Cost Calculator

Fuel Cost Calculator estimates journey fuel expenditure based on distance, vehicle fuel economy (MPG or L/100km), and fuel pump price per litre.

How to use Fuel Cost Calculator

  1. Enter trip distance in miles or kilometres.
  2. Enter vehicle fuel efficiency (UK MPG or L/100km).
  3. Enter current fuel pump price per litre (e.g. £1.45).
  4. Click Calculate to view total fuel cost for journey.

Examples

Distance: 150 miles, Efficiency: 40 UK MPG, Fuel Price: £1.45 / litre Result: Fuel Used: 17.05 litres, Total Fuel Cost: £24.72

FAQ

How is fuel used calculated from MPG?

Fuel Used (litres) = (Distance in miles / UK MPG) * 4.546 litres.

Can I calculate round-trip fuel costs?

Yes. Enter total round-trip mileage distance to compute total journey cost.

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