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2-Stroke Fuel/Oil Mix Calculator

Work out exactly how much 2-stroke oil to add to your fuel for a target ratio like 32:1, 40:1, or 50:1, with the oil amount shown in both millilitres and fluid ounces.

Enter your ratio and how much fuel you're mixing.

About this tool

The 2-Stroke Fuel/Oil Mix Calculator tells you precisely how much two-stroke oil to pour into a given amount of fuel to hit a target premix ratio. Two-stroke engines — chainsaws, string trimmers, dirt bikes, outboards, and older scooters — burn oil mixed into the gasoline to lubricate the crankcase, so getting the ratio right protects the engine from seizing (too little oil) or fouling plugs and smoking (too much oil).

For a ratio of R:1 and a fuel volume V, the oil quantity is simply Oil = V / R. Working in consistent units: for US gallons, oil (fl oz) = gallons × 128 / R; for litres, oil (ml) = litres × 1000 / R. This tool converts your fuel volume to millilitres internally, divides by the ratio, and reports the oil dose in both ml and fluid ounces, plus the total volume of the finished mix. Preset buttons cover the common ratios (16:1, 24:1, 32:1, 40:1, 50:1, 100:1) and a custom field handles anything in between.

Everything runs in your browser with no uploads. Always use the ratio and oil type specified in your equipment's manual — modern engines designed for 50:1 should not be run on a rich 32:1 mix and vice versa, and only use oil rated for air-cooled two-stroke engines (JASO FB/FD or ISO-L-EGD). Mix fresh fuel and shake the container well before filling the tank.

Frequently asked questions

What does a ratio like 50:1 mean?
It means 50 parts fuel to 1 part oil by volume. For every 50 units of gasoline you add 1 unit of two-stroke oil. So one US gallon (128 fl oz) at 50:1 needs 128 / 50 = 2.56 fl oz of oil, and one litre needs 20 ml.
Is 40:1 more or less oil than 50:1?
40:1 is more oil. The smaller the first number, the richer the mix. 40:1 gives 25 ml of oil per litre while 50:1 gives 20 ml per litre. Always follow the ratio your engine's manual specifies.
What happens if I get the mix wrong?
Too little oil (e.g. running 50:1 when 32:1 is required, or straight gas) starves the engine of lubrication and can cause a seizure. Too much oil causes smoking, carbon build-up, and fouled spark plugs, but is less immediately damaging.
Does the fuel type matter?
Use fresh gasoline of the octane your manual recommends, and quality two-stroke oil (JASO FB/FD or ISO-L-EGD). Avoid ethanol-heavy fuel for stored equipment, and mix only what you will use within a month or so, as premix degrades over time.

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