The formula to calculate the gallons per mile (GPM) is:
\[ GPM = \frac{FC}{DT} \]
Where:
Let's say the fuel consumed (\( FC \)) is 10 gallons, and the distance traveled (\( DT \)) is 200 miles. Using the formula:
\[ GPM = \frac{10}{200} \]
We get:
\[ GPM = 0.05 \]
So, the gallons per mile (\( GPM \)) is 0.05 gallons/mile.
Suppose the fuel consumed (\( FC \)) is 15 gallons, and the distance traveled (\( DT \)) is 300 miles. Using the formula:
\[ GPM = \frac{15}{300} \]
We get:
\[ GPM = 0.05 \]
So, the gallons per mile (\( GPM \)) is 0.05 gallons/mile.
Gallons per mile (GPM) is a measure of fuel efficiency that indicates how many gallons of fuel a vehicle uses to travel one mile. It is an alternative to the more common miles per gallon (MPG) metric and can be particularly useful for comparing the fuel efficiency of vehicles that consume a lot of fuel, such as trucks or heavy machinery.