What Is This Tool?
This converter translates fuel consumption figures expressed in meter per UK cup, an informal distance-per-volume measure, into mile per US liter (mi/L), a standardized unit used for vehicle fuel economy. It enables easier comparison and understanding of fuel efficiency data across different units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the fuel consumption value in meter per UK cup
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Select meter/cup (UK) as the input unit
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Choose mile (US)/liter [mi/L] as the output unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent fuel economy in mi/L
Key Features
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Converts fuel consumption from meter/cup (UK) to mile (US)/liter [mi/L]
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Supports informal and experimental fuel efficiency measurements
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Facilitates comparison with standard regulatory and industry units
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Browser-based and easy to use for educational and automotive purposes
Examples
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Converting 10 meter/cup (UK) equals 0.021869164 mile (US)/liter [mi/L]
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Converting 100 meter/cup (UK) equals 0.21869164 mile (US)/liter [mi/L]
Common Use Cases
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Describing small engine or portable generator range in metres per UK cup of fuel
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Fuel consumption experiments in educational settings using manageable fuel volumes
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Translating experimental fuel measurements to standard units for comparison
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Estimating fuel needed for trips measured in miles with consumption given in liters
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input value in meter/cup (UK) reflecting actual fuel use
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Understand that the UK cup volume is approximate (≈ 284.13 mL)
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Use the tool for comparative or experimental purposes rather than precise industry measurements
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Interpret very high or very low values cautiously due to unit scale differences
Limitations
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Meter/cup (UK) is not a formal industry unit and may lack standardization
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Accuracy depends on the approximation of the UK cup volume
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Results may be less intuitive for extremes of fuel consumption values
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Conversion assumes a fixed cup volume which can vary in practice
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does meter per UK cup measure?
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It measures the distance traveled in meters per UK cup of fuel consumed, representing distance per unit volume.
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Why convert meter/cup (UK) to mile (US)/liter?
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To express fuel efficiency in a more standardized and widely recognized unit that helps with comparisons and regulatory purposes.
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Is meter/cup (UK) a standard industry unit?
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No, it is an informal and experimental unit mostly used for demonstration or specific engine tests.
Key Terminology
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meter/cup (UK)
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An informal fuel consumption unit measuring distance in meters traveled per UK cup (approximately 284.13 mL) of fuel.
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mile (US)/liter [mi/L]
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A fuel economy unit expressing how many US miles a vehicle travels per one liter of fuel consumed.
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UK cup
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A volume measure roughly equal to 284.13 mL used in this context to calculate fuel consumption.