Convert meter/cubic meter to dekameter/liter
Please provide values below to convert meter/cubic meter [m/m^3] to dekameter/liter [dam/L], or Convert dekameter/liter to meter/cubic meter.
How to Convert Meter/cubic Meter to Dekameter/liter
1 m/m^3 = 0.0001 dam/L
Example: convert 15 m/m^3 to dam/L:
15 m/m^3 = 15 × 0.0001 dam/L = 0.0015 dam/L
Meter/cubic Meter to Dekameter/liter Conversion Table
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Meter/cubic Meter
The meter per cubic meter (m/m^3) is a unit used to express ratios or densities involving length and volume measurements, often in contexts like fuel consumption or material density.
History/Origin
The unit m/m^3 has been used historically in engineering and scientific fields to represent ratios involving meters and cubic meters, though it is not a standard SI unit and is often context-specific or used informally.
Current Use
Today, the m/m^3 unit is primarily used in specialized applications such as fuel consumption calculations, material density assessments, and other engineering contexts where ratios of length to volume are relevant.
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.