Convert meter/fluid ounce (US) to dekameter/liter
Please provide values below to convert meter/fluid ounce (US) [m/fl oz (US)] to dekameter/liter [dam/L], or Convert dekameter/liter to meter/fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Meter/fluid Ounce (Us) to Dekameter/liter
1 m/fl oz (US) = 3.38140227 dam/L
Example: convert 15 m/fl oz (US) to dam/L:
15 m/fl oz (US) = 15 × 3.38140227 dam/L = 50.72103405 dam/L
Meter/fluid Ounce (Us) to Dekameter/liter Conversion Table
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Meter/fluid Ounce (Us)
The meter per fluid ounce (US) is a unit of fuel consumption measuring the distance traveled per US fluid ounce of fuel used.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the need to quantify fuel efficiency in terms of distance per volume, particularly in the United States, where fluid ounces are commonly used for measuring fuel. It is a specialized unit used mainly in fuel consumption calculations and conversions.
Current Use
The meter per fluid ounce (US) is primarily used in fuel efficiency conversions and comparisons, especially in contexts where US customary units are preferred. It is utilized in automotive and energy industries for measuring and converting fuel consumption rates.
Dekameter/liter
A dekameter (dam) is a metric unit of length equal to ten meters, and a liter (L) is a unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. The dekameter/liter (dam/L) is a derived unit used to express fuel consumption rates, representing the number of dekameters traveled per liter of fuel.
History/Origin
The dekameter is part of the metric system introduced in the 19th century to standardize measurements. The liter was officially adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a practical unit of volume for liquids. The combined unit dam/L emerged as a specialized measure in contexts like fuel consumption, primarily used in certain European countries, but it is not a standard SI unit.
Current Use
The dekameter/liter is occasionally used in specific regions or industries to express fuel efficiency, especially in European countries. However, it is largely replaced by more common units such as kilometers per liter (km/L) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) in everyday use and international standards.