Distance to Empty (DTE) Calculator

What is DTE?

DTE, short for distance to empty, is a term used in the automotive space to describe the total amount of distance a vehicle can travel before it runs out of fuel, hence the name distance to empty.

Formula

The formula to calculate the distance to empty (DTE) is:

\[ DTE = G \cdot MPG \]

Where:

\( DTE \) is the distance to empty (miles).
\( G \) is the number of gallons remaining in the tank.
\( MPG \) is the average miles per gallon the vehicle achieves.

Example

Let's say the number of gallons remaining in the tank (G) is 10 gallons, and the average miles per gallon (MPG) is 25. Using the formula:

\[ DTE = 10 \cdot 25 = 250 \text{ miles} \]

So, the distance to empty (DTE) is 250 miles.