What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to transform fuel consumption values expressed in liter per 100 kilometers into meter per cubic centimeter, a derived unit useful for measuring fuel efficiency in very small volumes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
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Select the output unit as meter per cubic centimeter (m/cm³).
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent fuel consumption in m/cm³.
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Review the result to analyze fuel efficiency for small-volume fuel measurements.
Key Features
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Converts fuel efficiency from L/100 km to m/cm³ accurately using the defined relationship.
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Supports applications involving small engines and model vehicles with small fuel volumes.
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Provides quick and simple calculations for laboratory and endurance testing data.
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing specialized software.
Examples
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5 L/100 km converts to 500 m/cm³.
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10 L/100 km converts to 1000 m/cm³.
Common Use Cases
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Passenger vehicle fuel-economy labels and technical specifications.
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Regulatory and laboratory testing for emissions and fuel efficiency compliance.
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Fuel budgeting and cost estimation in fleet route planning.
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Specifying fuel efficiency for small engines and model vehicles using cm³ volumes.
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Conducting combustion and endurance tests with per cm³ fuel consumption.
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Converting test results into standard units for reporting and comparison.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for small volume fuel consumption contexts such as model vehicles or laboratory tests.
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Ensure consistent unit selection to avoid confusion between fuel consumption and fuel efficiency metrics.
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Cross-check converted values with known benchmarks to validate results.
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Interpret values carefully considering the scale differences between volume and distance units.
Limitations
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Conversion is mainly useful for small volume fuel measurement contexts and may not be intuitive for standard vehicle fuel economy.
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Interpretation requires care due to differences in scale and dimensional units between traditional consumption and distance per fuel volume.
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Not intended for general fuel consumption reporting where liters per 100 km are commonly used.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per 100 kilometers (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 economy.
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Why convert L/100 km to meter per cubic centimeter?
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To express fuel efficiency in terms relevant to very small volumes of fuel, useful for small engines and model vehicle tests.
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Is this conversion suitable for regular passenger vehicle fuel economy?
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No, it is primarily designed for small volume fuel measurements and laboratory testing scenarios.
Key Terminology
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Liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
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A metric measure indicating the volume of fuel in liters required to cover 100 kilometers; lower numbers denote improved fuel efficiency.
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Meter per cubic centimeter (m/cm³)
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A derived unit measuring the distance traveled per cubic centimeter of fuel consumed, useful for very small fuel volume analysis.