Gallons Per Foot Calculator

Calculate precise fuel consumption per foot for construction equipment, marine applications, and engineering measurements.

Fuel Consumption Input

Calculation Method

Total fuel consumed during the test

Distance traveled in feet

Display Options

Show very small numbers in scientific format (e.g., 9.47e-6)

Fuel Efficiency Results

Enter your fuel data to calculate gallons per foot

Perfect for precision measurements

Gallons Per Foot

When you're working with construction equipment, boats, or any machinery that moves short distances, traditional fuel measurements like miles per gallon don't tell the whole story. That's where gallons per foot comes in handy.

This measurement tells you exactly how much fuel is consumed for every foot of movement. It's incredibly precise and perfect for applications where accuracy matters more than long-distance efficiency.

How the Calculations Work

There are two main ways to calculate gallons per foot:

Direct Measurement

Gallons per Foot = Gallons Used ÷ Feet Traveled

Simply divide your fuel consumption by the distance in feet

From MPG Rating

Gallons per Foot = 1 ÷ (MPG × 5,280)

Convert traditional MPG to gallons per foot (5,280 feet per mile)

Practical Examples

Construction Equipment Test

Gallons Used 2 gallons
Distance Traveled 1,000 feet
Calculation 2 ÷ 1,000
Gallons per Foot 0.002

Vehicle MPG to G/ft Conversion

Vehicle MPG 15
Formula 1 ÷ (15 × 5,280)
Calculation 1 ÷ 79,200
Gallons per Foot 0.0000126

Applications in Different Industries

Gallons per foot measurements are valuable in several specialized fields:

  • Construction: Testing bulldozers, excavators, and heavy machinery on job sites
  • Marine: Measuring fuel efficiency in boats, ships, and watercraft over short distances
  • Engineering: Precision testing of engines and fuel systems in controlled environments
  • Research: Scientific studies requiring exact fuel consumption measurements
  • Fleet Management: Tracking efficiency in urban environments with frequent stops

While most people think in terms of miles per gallon, gallons per foot provides the precision needed when distances are measured in feet rather than miles. It's a specialized but essential measurement for anyone working with equipment that operates in confined spaces or requires exact fuel consumption data.