Convert centimeter/liter to meter/gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/liter [cm/L] to meter/gallon (US) [m/gal], or Convert meter/gallon (US) to centimeter/liter.
How to Convert Centimeter/liter to Meter/gallon (Us)
1 cm/L = 0.0378541178340029 m/gal
Example: convert 15 cm/L to m/gal:
15 cm/L = 15 × 0.0378541178340029 m/gal = 0.567811767510044 m/gal
Centimeter/liter to Meter/gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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Centimeter/liter
Centimeter per liter (cm/L) is a unit of measurement used to express the amount of length (centimeters) per unit volume (liters), often in contexts like fuel consumption or efficiency measurements.
History/Origin
The centimeter/liter unit has been used in specialized fields such as automotive and engineering to quantify fuel efficiency or consumption, though it is less common than other units like km/l or mpg. Its usage stems from the metric system's adoption for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, cm/L is occasionally used in specific technical contexts, such as measuring fuel consumption in small-scale or experimental setups, but it is not a standard or widely adopted unit in general fuel efficiency metrics.
Meter/gallon (Us)
The meter per gallon (US) is a unit of fuel consumption measurement indicating the distance in meters traveled per US gallon of fuel used.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the need to measure fuel efficiency in different measurement systems, particularly in the United States, combining the metric unit of distance (meter) with the US customary volume unit (gallon). It is used mainly in contexts where metric and imperial units are compared or converted.
Current Use
The meter per gallon (US) is primarily used in fuel efficiency and consumption calculations, especially in regions or industries where metric units are preferred but US gallons are still relevant, such as automotive and environmental assessments.