Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate the fuel cost for any trip by entering your distance, fuel efficiency, and current fuel price.

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How to use Fuel Cost Calculator

Whether you are planning a road trip, tracking monthly fuel expenses, or comparing petrol vs diesel costs, our Fuel Cost Calculator on Diztool gives you an accurate answer in seconds. How to Use: 1. Enter the trip distance in kilometres or miles. 2. Enter your vehicle fuel efficiency — litres per 100km, km per litre, or miles per gallon. 3. Enter the current fuel price per litre or gallon. 4. Click Calculate to see the estimated fuel cost for the trip. 5. Use the round trip toggle to double the distance automatically. Fuel Efficiency Units: Litres per 100km (L/100km) — Standard in most countries including India, Europe, and Australia. Lower is better. Kilometres per litre (km/L) — Common in Asia and South America. Higher is better. Miles per gallon (MPG) — Standard in the United States and United Kingdom. Higher is better. The tool converts between units automatically so you can mix and match inputs. Factors affecting real-world fuel consumption: Speed: Fuel consumption rises sharply above 90 to 100 km/h due to aerodynamic drag. Load: Heavier loads increase fuel use. Roof racks and trailers add significant drag. Tyre pressure: Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and fuel use by up to 3 percent. Air conditioning: AC can increase fuel consumption by 5 to 20 percent in city driving. City vs highway: Stop-start city driving uses significantly more fuel per km than steady highway driving. Tip for road trips: Enter the one-way distance, check the round trip toggle, and see your total fuel budget before you leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate fuel cost for a road trip?

Enter your trip distance, your vehicle fuel efficiency, and the current fuel price. The calculator multiplies distance by fuel efficiency to get litres or gallons needed, then multiplies by the fuel price to give the total cost. Enable the round trip toggle to automatically double the distance.

What is a good fuel efficiency for a car?

For petrol cars, 6 to 8 litres per 100km is considered good fuel efficiency for a family sedan. Under 6L/100km is excellent. SUVs typically use 8 to 12L/100km. Hybrid cars can achieve 4 to 5L/100km and electric vehicles use the equivalent of 1.5 to 2L/100km in energy cost.

How does speed affect fuel consumption?

Fuel consumption increases significantly above 90 to 100 km/h due to aerodynamic drag, which grows as the square of speed. Driving at 120 km/h uses roughly 20 percent more fuel than at 100 km/h. The most fuel-efficient highway speed for most cars is 80 to 90 km/h.

Does air conditioning significantly affect fuel use?

Yes. Air conditioning can increase fuel consumption by 5 to 20 percent depending on temperature, humidity, and driving conditions. The impact is greatest in slow city traffic where the engine is idling or at low RPM. At steady highway speeds the effect is smaller, around 3 to 5 percent.

How do I convert between L/100km, km/L, and MPG?

To convert km/L to L/100km: divide 100 by km/L. To convert MPG (UK) to L/100km: divide 282.5 by MPG. To convert MPG (US) to L/100km: divide 235.2 by MPG. Our calculator accepts all three units and converts automatically.

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