What does meter/cup (US) measure?

Meter/cup (US) measures how far a vehicle or engine travels in meters per one US customary cup of fuel consumed.

Why convert meter/cup (US) to dekameter per liter?

Converting to dekameter per liter standardizes small volume fuel consumption data into a metric unit useful for scientific and engineering contexts.

Where is dekameter per liter commonly used?

Dekameter per liter is used in laboratory tests, vehicle fuel economy reporting, and scientific studies requiring distance per volume metrics.

How to Convert from Meter/cup (US) to Dekameter/liter [dam/L]

Learn how to convert fuel consumption units from meter per US cup to dekameter per liter using a simple conversion factor. Useful for standardizing small volume fuel economy data.

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Meter/cup (US) to Dekameter/liter [dam/L] Conversion Table

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Meter/cup (US) to Dekameter/liter [dam/L] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate fuel economy measurements from meter per US cup, a unit reflecting distance per small fuel volume, into dekameter per liter, a metric unit commonly used for scientific and engineering applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the fuel consumption value in meter/cup (US).
Select the target unit as dekameter per liter (dam/L).
Apply the conversion factor to get the result in dam/L.
Use the converted data for reporting, analysis, or comparison.

Key Features

Converts meter/cup (US) to dekameter/liter (dam/L) for fuel consumption.
Supports small volume fuel economy measurements and their standardizations.
Provides quick and easy conversion using accurate factors.
Useful for laboratory tests, small engines, model vehicles, and portable equipment assessments.

Examples

Convert 10 meter/cup (US) to dam/L: 10 × 0.4226752838 = 4.226752838 dam/L
Convert 5 meter/cup (US) to dam/L: 5 × 0.4226752838 = 2.113376419 dam/L

Common Use Cases

Bench or lab tests of small engines or model vehicles using cup-sized fuel volumes.
Informal fuel efficiency demonstrations for portable equipment like generators or lawn tools.
Standardizing small-volume fuel economy data for scientific analysis and reporting.
Reporting or comparing vehicle or engine fuel economy in standardized units.
Presenting data from small-scale transport studies involving metric distances and volumes.
Converting legacy or specialized datasets using dekametres.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure fuel volumes are accurately measured when using meter/cup (US) units.
Use the conversion factor to maintain consistency in unit reporting.
Apply this tool primarily for small-scale or specialized fuel consumption measurements.
Cross-check converted values when integrating with other standard units like km/L.

Limitations

Conversion assumes exact equivalences of 1 US cup = 236.588 mL and 1 dam = 10 m.
Measurement inaccuracies in fuel volume or distance can affect the conversion precision.
Meter/cup (US) is mainly used in niche or small-scale settings and may not apply broadly.
Not suitable for fuel consumption contexts outside of small volume or laboratory scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does meter/cup (US) measure?: Meter/cup (US) measures how far a vehicle or engine travels in meters per one US customary cup of fuel consumed.
Why convert meter/cup (US) to dekameter per liter?: Converting to dekameter per liter standardizes small volume fuel consumption data into a metric unit useful for scientific and engineering contexts.
Where is dekameter per liter commonly used?: Dekameter per liter is used in laboratory tests, vehicle fuel economy reporting, and scientific studies requiring distance per volume metrics.

Key Terminology

Meter/cup (US): A fuel economy unit expressing distance traveled in meters per one US customary cup (236.588 mL) of fuel.
Dekameter/liter (dam/L): A metric fuel economy unit showing how many dekameters (10 meters increments) a vehicle travels for each liter of fuel consumed.
Conversion Factor: A multiplier used to convert values from one unit to another; here it is approximately 0.4226752838 for meter/cup (US) to dam/L.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit meter/cup (US) used to measure?

Distance per liter of fuel

Distance per US cup of fuel

Volume of fuel consumed

How many meters are in one dekameter?

1 meter

10 meters

100 meters

When converting from meter/cup (US) to dam/L, what is the conversion factor used?

0.423

0.4226752838

4.22675

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