Convert dekameter/liter to nautical mile/gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter/liter [dam/L] to nautical mile/gallon (US) [n.mile/gal], or Convert nautical mile/gallon (US) to dekameter/liter.
How to Convert Dekameter/liter to Nautical Mile/gallon (Us)
1 dam/L = 0.0204258576981105 n.mile/gal
Example: convert 15 dam/L to n.mile/gal:
15 dam/L = 15 × 0.0204258576981105 n.mile/gal = 0.306387865471658 n.mile/gal
Dekameter/liter to Nautical Mile/gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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Dekameter/liter
A dekameter (dam) is a metric unit of length equal to ten meters, and a liter (L) is a unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. The dekameter/liter (dam/L) is a derived unit used to express fuel consumption rates, representing the number of dekameters traveled per liter of fuel.
History/Origin
The dekameter is part of the metric system introduced in the 19th century to standardize measurements. The liter was officially adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a practical unit of volume for liquids. The combined unit dam/L emerged as a specialized measure in contexts like fuel consumption, primarily used in certain European countries, but it is not a standard SI unit.
Current Use
The dekameter/liter is occasionally used in specific regions or industries to express fuel efficiency, especially in European countries. However, it is largely replaced by more common units such as kilometers per liter (km/L) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) in everyday use and international standards.
Nautical Mile/gallon (Us)
Nautical mile per gallon (US) is a unit of fuel efficiency measuring the distance traveled in nautical miles per gallon of fuel consumed.
History/Origin
The unit originated from maritime and aviation contexts where nautical miles are standard for navigation, and it has been used primarily in the United States to assess fuel consumption of ships and aircraft.
Current Use
Currently, this unit is used in specialized maritime and aeronautical industries within the US to evaluate fuel efficiency, though it is less common than other units like miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers.