What is a barrel (UK) used to measure?

A barrel (UK) is an Imperial volume unit mainly used for beer, ale, and cider quantities in British brewing and pub trade.

Why does the tun’s size vary in historical sources?

The tun’s size has changed due to regional differences and definitions of wine gallons shifting over time.

Can I use this converter for barrels measured in other gallon systems?

No, this tool specifically converts from barrel (UK) defined by imperial gallons and may not work correctly with other barrel definitions.

How to Convert from Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Tun?

Easily convert volume measurements from barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to tun with this straightforward online tool designed for brewing and historical liquid trade applications.

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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Tun Conversion Table

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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]	Tun

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of volume values measured in barrel (UK), an Imperial unit used mainly in British brewing, into tun, a traditional English measure for large liquid casks. It helps users translate between these two historical and industry-specific volume units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in barrel (UK) units.
Select barrel (UK) as the input unit and tun as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in tuns.
Review the results for inventory or historical record purposes.

Key Features

Converts volumes from UK beer barrels to large traditional cask units.
Supports brewing production, archival, and trade-related volume comparisons.
Provides exact unit definitions based on Imperial gallons and historical measures.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.
Includes example conversions to guide users.

Examples

Convert 10 barrel (UK) to tun: 10 × 0.1715642751 = 1.715642751 tun
Convert 50 barrel (UK) to tun: 50 × 0.1715642751 = 8.578213755 tun

Common Use Cases

Sizing brewery batches and specifying draught beer volumes in UK pubs.
Translating historical cask inventories and pub cellar records.
Used in trade and taxation documents involving brewed alcoholic beverages.
Historical research on beverage trade, taxation, and archival conversions.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify if older historical records use varying definitions of tun before converting.
Use the tool for approximate comparisons rather than precise measurements in archival work.
Round fractional results appropriately for practical applications due to tun’s large size.

Limitations

The tun’s size differs regionally and over time, so modern values may not match old sources exactly.
The barrel (UK) unit is tied specifically to imperial gallons and may not apply to other barrel definitions.
Conversion accuracy can be affected by the large unit differences, requiring rounding for fractional results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a barrel (UK) used to measure?: A barrel (UK) is an Imperial volume unit mainly used for beer, ale, and cider quantities in British brewing and pub trade.
Why does the tun’s size vary in historical sources?: The tun’s size has changed due to regional differences and definitions of wine gallons shifting over time.
Can I use this converter for barrels measured in other gallon systems?: No, this tool specifically converts from barrel (UK) defined by imperial gallons and may not work correctly with other barrel definitions.

Key Terminology

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]: An Imperial volume unit equal to exactly 36 imperial gallons, traditionally used for beer, ale, and cider volumes in British brewing.
Tun: A traditional English liquid volume unit for large casks, defined as approximately 252 wine gallons or about 954 litres, with historical variations.
Imperial gallon: A unit of volume measurement used in the UK system equal to 4.54609 litres.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the volume equivalence of 1 barrel (UK) in tun units?

0.16365924 tun

0.1715642751 tun

0.954 tun

Which industry primarily uses barrel (UK) as a unit of volume?

British brewing and pub trade

Shipping and maritime logistics

Oil and petroleum industry

Why might conversions involving tun units require caution?

Because tun units are not related to gallons

Because tun sizes have varied regionally and historically

Because tun is smaller than barrel (UK)

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