Fuel Economy
Distance per fuel
Each distance-per-fuel unit is expressed in kilometres per litre.
The Formula
Result = value x from / to
Each distance-per-fuel unit is expressed in kilometres per litre.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v | Value | number | Amount to convert. |
| f | From factor | number | Source unit size in km per litre. |
| t | To factor | number | Target unit size in km per litre. |
What Each Symbol Means
vnumber
Value
Amount to convert.
fnumber
From factor
Source unit size in km per litre.
tnumber
To factor
Target unit size in km per litre.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert fuel economy page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Fuel Economy, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.