What Is This Tool?
This tool converts fuel consumption measurements from liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km), a common metric indicating fuel used over distance, to centimeter per liter (cm/L), which expresses travel distance per unit volume in centimeters. It aids in understanding fuel efficiency on different scales.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liter/100 km (L/100 km)
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Select the desired output unit as centimeter/liter (cm/L)
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Click the convert button to get the result instantly
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Review the converted value which reflects centimeters traveled per liter
Key Features
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Converts metric fuel consumption units from L/100 km to cm/L
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Facilitates comparison between volume-per-distance and distance-per-volume metrics
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Supports applications in automotive industry, research labs, and educational settings
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Browser-based and easy to use without installations
Examples
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2 L/100 km converts to 20,000,000 cm/L
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5 L/100 km converts to 50,000,000 cm/L
Common Use Cases
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Labeling passenger vehicle fuel economy for technical specs
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Performing regulatory and lab tests for emissions and fuel efficiency
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Planning fleet fuel costs and route budgeting
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Measuring small-scale travel distances in prototype engines or micro-actuators
Tips & Best Practices
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Carefully handle large numbers due to the 10 million scale factor between units
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Use cm/L primarily for very small distance fuel consumption measurements
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Double-check unit selections when converting to avoid confusion
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Apply this conversion for experimental or educational analyses rather than typical vehicle comparisons
Limitations
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Significant numeric scale difference requiring attention when converting
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Centimeter per liter unit is less practical for normal vehicle economy figures
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Conversion assumes ideal conditions and may not capture real-world driving variations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/100 km measure?
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It measures the volume of fuel in liters needed to travel 100 kilometers, with lower values indicating better fuel efficiency.
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When should I use centimeter/liter units?
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Centimeter per liter is suited for measuring very small distances per volume, such as in prototype engines or experimental setups.
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Why is the conversion scale so large between these units?
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Because 1 L/100 km equals 10,000,000 cm/L, reflecting a conversion between volume-per-distance and distance-per-volume units at different scales.
Key Terminology
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Liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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A metric unit showing fuel volume in liters used to travel 100 kilometers; lower numbers mean better efficiency.
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Centimeter/liter [cm/L]
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A fuel consumption unit expressing how many centimeters are traveled per liter of fuel, useful for small-scale measurements.