Handy Orchard

Fuel stop budget planner

Estimate usable driving range and theoretical fuel stops from tank capacity, a reserve and your consumption figures.

Your input

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Result

Enter your data or use the example, then run the tool.

Worked example

50 L capacity, 10 L reserve and 10 L/100 km gives 400 km usable range. A full-start 600 km trip needs one theoretical refuel; 400 km needs none.

Method

Usable full-tank range = (tank capacity − reserve) ÷ litres per 100 km × 100. Use starting fuel instead of capacity for the first leg, then round the additional full-tank legs up to fuel stops.

Limits

Starting fuel must be between the reserve and tank capacity; capacity must exceed the reserve and consumption must be positive. Real consumption and station availability are not checked. Your chosen reserve is not a safety recommendation.

Sources

Why real fuel economy varies: DOE/EPA

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