Automotive & Engines

Basic

Miles Per Gallon

Distance in miles per gallon of fuel.

Formula

MPG = \frac{d}{F}

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Variables

MPGMiles per gallon

dDistance (mi)

FFuel (gal)

Example

300 mi on 10 gal: MPG = 30

Did You Know?

A US gallon is about 20% smaller than an imperial gallon, so US and UK mpg figures aren't comparable.

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