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Aircraft Fuel Cost & Weight Calculator

Estimate fuel cost and fuel weight for a flight or a year of flying, for 100LL avgas or Jet-A.

Fuel Cost & Weight Calculator

Calculate fuel costs and weight for your flight planning.

Total Fuel Required
30 gal
Total Fuel Cost
$217
Total Fuel Weight
180 lbs
Cost per Hour
$72
Cost per Mile (@ 120 kts)
$1
Weight per Hour
60 lbs
Gallons per Hour
10 GPH

How the calculation works

Fuel used = burn rate × time; cost = gallons × price; weight = gallons × fuel density. For annual budgeting, multiply hourly fuel cost by hours flown per year and add reserves — see cost of ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How much does avgas weigh?

100LL avgas weighs about 6 pounds per US gallon (standard planning figure); Jet-A weighs about 6.7 pounds per gallon. Actual weight varies with temperature.

What does 100LL cost right now?

The AirNav national average, September 2026 is $7.24 per gallon, with regional averages from the high $6s to the high $7s and higher in Alaska.

How do I estimate fuel cost per hour?

Multiply your cruise fuel burn in gallons per hour by the price per gallon. Add taxi, climb and reserve fuel for trip planning, and remember that leaning technique can change burn noticeably.

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