Convert meter/cubic yard to kilometer/liter
Please provide values below to convert meter/cubic yard [m/yd^3] to kilometer/liter [km/L], or Convert kilometer/liter to meter/cubic yard.
How to Convert Meter/cubic Yard to Kilometer/liter
1 m/yd^3 = 1.3079506e-06 km/L
Example: convert 15 m/yd^3 to km/L:
15 m/yd^3 = 15 × 1.3079506e-06 km/L = 1.9619259e-05 km/L
Meter/cubic Yard to Kilometer/liter Conversion Table
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Meter/cubic Yard
The meter per cubic yard (m/yd^3) is a unit used to measure the ratio of a length in meters to a volume in cubic yards, often applied in fuel consumption and material measurement contexts.
History/Origin
The unit emerged from the need to convert measurements between metric and imperial systems, particularly in industries like construction and fuel consumption where both units are used, but it is not a standard or widely recognized unit with a formal historical background.
Current Use
Currently, the meter per cubic yard is used in specialized applications such as calculating fuel efficiency or material density in contexts where both metric and imperial units are relevant, especially in industries like construction, transportation, and environmental assessments.
Kilometer/liter
Kilometer per liter (km/L) is a unit of fuel efficiency indicating the distance in kilometers traveled per liter of fuel consumed.
History/Origin
The km/L unit has been widely used in countries like India and Australia to measure vehicle fuel efficiency, especially in the context of consumer vehicles. Its usage became prominent with the adoption of metric units in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/L remains a common metric for measuring fuel efficiency in many countries, particularly in vehicle specifications, fuel economy ratings, and environmental assessments within the 'Fuel Consumption' converter category under 'Common Converters'.