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0–60 / Quarter Mile Calculator

Estimate 0–60 mph, quarter-mile ET and trap speed from power and weight using the Fox equation, with drivetrain and traction factors.

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Open 0–60 / Quarter Mile Calculator and you get an answer straight away, with no account to create. Its place is under Running costs; Cost per mile calculator and Miles per Gallon (MPG) Calculator answer the questions closest to this one.

How to use it

  1. Open the tool — no signup or install needed.
  2. Enter your input or adjust the available options.
  3. Get your result instantly, then copy or download it.

Frequently asked questions

What does 0–60 / Quarter Mile Calculator do?

Estimate 0–60 mph, quarter-mile ET and trap speed from power and weight using the Fox equation, with drivetrain and traction factors.

When would I actually use this?

Deciding between two cars, or between keeping one and replacing it: fuel or charging, insurance, depreciation and what a kilometre really costs.

What is the most common mistake?

Comparing on fuel alone. Depreciation is usually the largest line in the first years and dwarfs the difference in consumption between two comparable cars.

How is 0–60 / Quarter Mile Calculator different from Cost per mile calculator?

They sit next to each other but answer different questions: Cost per mile calculator is the one to open when you need it to compute your total driving cost per mile and per kilometre. Pick whichever matches what you're starting from — both are free.

Is there a tool for the next step?

Miles per Gallon (MPG) Calculator is the closest one after this: Calculate MPG, L/100 km and km/L, estimate trip fuel cost, and compare the running cost of two vehicles.

Where do the figures come from?

The arithmetic is exact for the prices and consumption you enter. Manufacturer figures are measured on a standard cycle and real-world consumption is routinely 10% to 25% higher.

Further reading

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