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Calculate litres needed and fuel cost for a trip using distance, L/100 km and price per litre. Includes a distance-change example and editable canvas.
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When to use it
Budget fuel for a planned drive. This metric example uses kilometres, litres per 100 km and USD per litre, even on the English page. Prices are simulated. Enter the whole distance you intend to pay for, including the return leg if needed.
Inputs
USD
| Inputs | Default |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (L/100 km) | 6.8 |
| Fuel price (USD/L) | 1.1 |
| Distance (km) | 240 |
Calculation method
Consumption uses L/100 km and price uses USD/L in this example. Multiply both by the explicit 100 km reference to obtain cost per 100 km. Distance × consumption gives fuel used in litres; multiply by the same price for trip cost. Unit conversion is handled by the quantities, without another division by 100.
6.8 [Fuel consumption L/100 km] × 1.1 [Fuel price USD/L] × 100 km → Cost/100 km USD
240 [Distance km] × Fuel consumption L/100 km → Fuel used L
Fuel used L × Fuel price USD/L → Trip fuel cost USD
Change one input
Increase distance from 240 to 360 km. Litres and trip fuel cost rise by 50%; cost per 100 km stays the same.
| Result | Default | Changed |
|---|---|---|
| Cost/100 km (USD) | 7.48 | 7.48 |
| Fuel used (L) | 16.32 | 24.48 |
| Trip fuel cost (USD) | 17.95 | 26.93 |
Results are displayed to at most two decimal places; later formulas use unrounded values.
Scope and limits
- Use km, L/100 km and price per litre consistently.
- Enter the full journey distance; a return leg is not added automatically.
- All inputs must be nonnegative. Prices are illustrative.
Fuel only: tolls, parking, vehicle wear, insurance and other travel costs are excluded. Actual consumption varies with traffic, load, weather and driving conditions. Zero distance produces zero trip cost without dividing by distance.
Download and import into Calvance to edit the numbers. The canvas does not reject every invalid input; check the stated ranges.
Common questions
Can I enter miles per gallon?
No. Convert to L/100 km first and use kilometres for distance. US and imperial gallons have different volumes; do not mix them.
Which consumption figure should I use?
Use a measured average for comparable driving where possible. A published vehicle rating is an estimate, not a guaranteed trip result.
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How to import your template
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- Save the file. Choose Download template and save the .calvx file to Files on your iPhone or iPad. From a computer, you can send it to your device with AirDrop.
- Open Import. In All Canvases in Calvance, tap the add button to open the template screen, then choose Import.
- Choose the file. Select the saved .calvx file to create your own canvas. Importing uses one canvas from your allowance.
- Edit and check. Check the results against the worked example, then add your numbers. Duplicate the canvas to keep different versions.
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