What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from ton register, a historic maritime measure, to barrel (UK), a traditional imperial unit used mainly in British brewing.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in ton register units you wish to convert.
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Select ton register as the source unit and barrel (UK) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in barrel (UK).
Key Features
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Converts between ton register and barrel (UK) units accurately based on established conversion values.
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Supports maritime and brewing volume unit conversions relevant to historical and trade contexts.
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User-friendly interface suitable for quick volume translations in shipping or beverage industry applications.
Examples
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2 ton register equals approximately 34.60 barrel (UK).
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5 ton register converts to about 86.51 barrel (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Translating vessel internal volumes from maritime documents into brewing volume units.
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Calculating port fees or canal dues based on register tonnage references.
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Determining brewery production batch sizes and keg capacities in historical contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use ton register values primarily for historical or maritime-related conversions.
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Apply barrel (UK) measures for British beer, ale, and cider volume calculations.
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Cross-check conversion contexts to ensure relevance for brewing or shipping documentation.
Limitations
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Ton register is mainly a historical maritime volume unit replaced by modern tonnage standards.
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Barrel (UK) units are region-specific and primarily relevant to traditional British brewing.
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This conversion may not suit contemporary applications outside archival or specialized trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a ton register used for?
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Ton register is a historical maritime volume unit, used to express a ship's internal capacity for regulatory and commercial purposes.
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Where is the barrel (UK) measurement commonly applied?
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The barrel (UK) unit is traditionally used in the British brewing industry to measure beer, ale, and cider volumes.
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Can I use this conversion for modern shipping volume calculations?
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Ton register is largely outdated for modern vessel measurements, so conversions are most relevant for historical or archival data.
Key Terminology
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Ton register [ton reg]
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A historical maritime volume unit equivalent to 100 cubic feet, used to represent ship internal capacity.
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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]
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An imperial volume unit equal to 36 imperial gallons, traditionally used for British beer, ale, and cider volumes.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of measure into another; here, 1 ton register equals approximately 17.3 barrel (UK).