Convert meter/quart (UK) to dekameter/liter
Please provide values below to convert meter/quart (UK) [m/qt (UK)] to dekameter/liter [dam/L], or Convert dekameter/liter to meter/quart (UK).
How to Convert Meter/quart (Uk) to Dekameter/liter
1 m/qt (UK) = 0.08798751948 dam/L
Example: convert 15 m/qt (UK) to dam/L:
15 m/qt (UK) = 15 × 0.08798751948 dam/L = 1.3198127922 dam/L
Meter/quart (Uk) to Dekameter/liter Conversion Table
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Meter/quart (Uk)
The meter/quart (UK) is a unit of fuel consumption measurement representing the distance traveled per quart of fuel used, primarily used in the UK.
History/Origin
The meter/quart (UK) originated from traditional UK measurements for fuel efficiency, combining the metric unit of distance (meter) with the imperial quart for volume, used historically in fuel consumption calculations.
Current Use
Today, the meter/quart (UK) is rarely used in modern contexts, having been largely replaced by standardized units like miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers, but it may still be referenced in historical data or specific regional applications.
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.