Fuel & Mileage
Idle Fuel Waste Calculator
Lets users compare and budget idle fuel waste instantly with formula, steps and examples — no manual math.
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Monthly cost of idling
₹1,050
30 min/day of idling burns 10.0 L/month — ₹1,050/month, ₹12,600/year.
Yearly cost
₹12,600
Fuel wasted/month
10 L
About this calculator
Idling burns 0.5-1.5 L/hour depending on engine size and AC use, producing zero kilometres. Beyond ~10 seconds of waiting, switching off saves fuel — the logic behind auto start-stop systems.
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