# Per-kilometer rate

> A mileage rate expressed in kilometers, used in metric-system countries.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/per-km-rate

**Summary:** A mileage rate expressed in kilometers, used in metric-system countries.

- The per-kilometer rate is the metric variant of mileage reimbursement, used in Brazil, Mexico, the EU, and most of the world.
- Distance (km) is multiplied by the rate to compute reimbursement.
- A 35 km trip at R$ 1.00 per km yields R$ 35.00.
- The rate can cover fuel only or full operating cost (fuel + maintenance + depreciation).

The per-kilometer rate is the metric variant of mileage reimbursement, used in Brazil, Mexico, the EU, and most of the world. Distance (km) is multiplied by the rate to compute reimbursement. A 35 km trip at R$ 1.00 per km yields R$ 35.00. The rate can cover fuel only or full operating cost (fuel + maintenance + depreciation). Choice depends on company policy and tax regime.