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Speedometer Error Calculator

How a tyre size change shifts your speedometer and odometer readings.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Actual speed

103.64 km/h

Error
3.64 km/h
Percentage error
3.639%
Actual distance for that odometer reading
1,036.4 km
Odometer under-reads by
36.4 km
Reading
Speedometer reads low — you are going faster than it shows

About the Speedometer Error Calculator

How a tyre size change shifts your speedometer and odometer readings.

Also known as: speedo error calculator, odometer error, tire size speedometer, speedo correction.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter original tyre diameter, new tyre diameter, indicated speed, odometer reading.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

actual speed = indicated × new diameter ÷ old diameter

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Original tyre diameter = 632 mm
  • New tyre diameter = 655 mm
  • Indicated speed = 100 km/h
  • Odometer reading = 1,000 km

the calculator returns:

  • Actual speed: 103.64 km/h
  • Error: 3.64 km/h
  • Percentage error: 3.639%
  • Actual distance for that odometer reading: 1,036.4 km