Fuel Price Calculator
Planning a road trip or just curious about your weekly fuel expenses? Our Fuel Price Calculator helps you estimate the cost of fuel for any given distance, based on your vehicle's efficiency and the current fuel price. Understanding these costs can help you budget better and make informed decisions about your travel.
How it Works
This calculator takes three key pieces of information:
- Distance to Travel: The total distance you plan to cover, typically in kilometers (km).
- Vehicle Fuel Efficiency: How much fuel your vehicle consumes per 100 kilometers (L/100km). This is often found in your car's manual or on its dashboard display.
- Fuel Price per Liter: The current cost of one liter of fuel in your local currency.
Using these inputs, it calculates the total amount of fuel required for your journey and the estimated total cost.
Factors Affecting Fuel Cost
- Driving Habits: Aggressive driving (rapid acceleration, hard braking) significantly increases fuel consumption. Smooth driving is more efficient.
- Vehicle Maintenance: A well-maintained vehicle (proper tire pressure, clean air filter, regular oil changes) runs more efficiently.
- Road Conditions: Stop-and-go city traffic uses more fuel than steady highway driving. Uphill climbs also increase consumption.
- Load and Aerodynamics: Carrying heavy loads or having roof racks can increase drag and reduce fuel efficiency.
- Fuel Type: While the calculator uses a single price, different fuel types (e.g., regular, premium, diesel) have different prices and can affect efficiency for compatible engines.
Example Calculation
Let's say you're planning a trip:
- Distance: 500 km
- Fuel Efficiency: 8.5 L/100km
- Fuel Price: $1.80 per liter
The calculation would be:
- Fuel Needed: (500 km / 100 km) * 8.5 L/100km = 5 * 8.5 L = 42.5 Liters
- Total Cost: 42.5 Liters * $1.80/Liter = $76.50
So, your estimated fuel cost for this trip would be $76.50.
Tips for Improving Fuel Efficiency
- Maintain Proper Tire Pressure: Under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
- Drive Smoothly: Avoid sudden acceleration and braking. Maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce Weight: Remove unnecessary items from your vehicle to lighten the load.
- Limit Idling: If you're going to be stopped for more than a minute, it's often more fuel-efficient to turn off your engine.
- Use Cruise Control: On highways, cruise control helps maintain a consistent speed, which can save fuel.
- Plan Your Routes: Combine errands and choose the most efficient routes to minimize driving distance.
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function calculateFuelCost() {
var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("distanceTraveled").value);
var efficiency = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fuelEfficiency").value);
var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fuelPrice").value);
if (isNaN(distance) || isNaN(efficiency) || isNaN(price) || distance < 0 || efficiency <= 0 || price <= 0) {
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// Calculate fuel needed in Liters
// Formula: (Distance / 100) * Efficiency (L/100km)
var fuelNeeded = (distance / 100) * efficiency;
// Calculate total cost
var totalCost = fuelNeeded * price;
document.getElementById("fuelNeeded").innerHTML = "
Fuel Needed: " + fuelNeeded.toFixed(2) + " Liters";
document.getElementById("totalCost").innerHTML = "
Total Estimated Cost: $" + totalCost.toFixed(2);
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calculateFuelCost();
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