What Is This Tool?
This tool converts fuel consumption values between liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) and dekameter per liter (dam/L). It helps users express vehicle fuel efficiency in different metric units, facilitating comparisons, scientific analysis, and technical reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
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Select the input unit as liter/100 km
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Choose the output unit as dekameter per liter (dam/L)
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Click the convert button to get the value in dam/L
Key Features
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Converts between liter/100 km and dekameter/liter units for fuel consumption
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Uses a direct multiplication formula for easy calculation
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Supports applications in automotive labels, laboratory testing, and transport studies
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Browser-based and straightforward to operate
Examples
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6.5 L/100 km converts to 65000 dam/L by multiplying 6.5 by 10000
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4 L/100 km converts to 40000 dam/L by multiplying 4 by 10000
Common Use Cases
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Labeling passenger vehicle fuel economy for consumer information
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Conducting regulatory and laboratory tests on emissions and fuel efficiency
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Budgeting fuel and estimating costs for fleet route planning
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Comparing vehicle fuel economy in scientific and engineering studies
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Reporting test rig results or small-scale transport data using metric distance units
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Interpreting legacy or specialized datasets with dekameter distance measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the difference between the two units before conversion
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Use this tool for scientific, engineering, or technical applications involving metric distances
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Double-check results especially when using specialized units like dam/L to avoid confusion
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Clarify units clearly when sharing converted data with others
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Leverage this converter to facilitate comparisons across different fuel consumption metrics
Limitations
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dam/L is a specialized and less commonly used fuel economy unit compared to L/100 km
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The tool is primarily intended for scientific or niche applications, not general consumer use
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Users should verify unit clarity when exchanging data to avoid misunderstandings
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/100 km (L/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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What is dekameter per liter (dam/L)?
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dam/L expresses the distance traveled in dekameters per liter of fuel, quantifying fuel efficiency as distance per unit volume.
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Why convert from L/100 km to dam/L?
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Converting to dam/L helps in scientific or engineering contexts to express fuel economy in terms of distance per fuel volume, aiding comparisons and technical analyses.
Key Terminology
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Liter/100 km [L/100 km]
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A metric unit showing the fuel volume in liters needed to travel 100 kilometers; commonly used in vehicle fuel economy.
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Dekameter/liter [dam/L]
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A unit measuring distance traveled in dekameters per liter of fuel, used mainly in scientific or engineering fuel economy contexts.
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Fuel Consumption
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The amount of fuel used by a vehicle to travel a certain distance, indicator of fuel efficiency.