Convert meter/gallon (UK) to dekameter/liter
Please provide values below to convert meter/gallon (UK) [m/gal (UK)] to dekameter/liter [dam/L], or Convert dekameter/liter to meter/gallon (UK).
How to Convert Meter/gallon (Uk) to Dekameter/liter
1 m/gal (UK) = 0.02199687986 dam/L
Example: convert 15 m/gal (UK) to dam/L:
15 m/gal (UK) = 15 × 0.02199687986 dam/L = 0.3299531979 dam/L
Meter/gallon (Uk) to Dekameter/liter Conversion Table
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Meter/gallon (Uk)
The meter per gallon (UK) is a unit of fuel consumption measurement representing the distance in meters traveled per UK gallon of fuel used.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the need to measure fuel efficiency in the UK, where fuel consumption was traditionally expressed in miles per gallon. The metric equivalent, meters per gallon, was introduced to facilitate international comparisons and scientific calculations.
Current Use
Meter per gallon (UK) is used primarily in technical contexts and scientific studies to quantify fuel efficiency, especially when converting or comparing with other units of fuel consumption in the UK and internationally.
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.