What is a ton register used for?

A ton register is a maritime volume unit used historically to express a vessel's internal capacity for commercial, regulatory, and archival purposes.

Why convert ton register to fluid ounce (UK)?

Converting ton register to fluid ounce (UK) helps interpret historical ship volumes in a liquid measurement familiar in British recipes, beverages, and legal contexts.

Is ton register still widely used today?

Ton register has mostly been replaced internationally by tonnage systems defined under the 1969 Tonnage Convention, limiting its current practical use.

How to Convert from Ton register [ton reg] to Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]?

Learn how to convert volumes from ton register (ton reg) to fluid ounce (UK) (fl oz UK) with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand the historical context and common applications of these volume units.

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Ton register [ton reg] to Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] Conversion Table

Ton register [ton reg]	Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]

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Ton register [ton reg] to Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] Conversion Table
Ton register [ton reg]	Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms volume measurements from ton register, a maritime capacity unit, to the UK fluid ounce, an imperial liquid volume measurement commonly found in historical British contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume amount in ton register into the input field
Select 'ton register [ton reg]' as the from-unit
Choose 'fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]' as the to-unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in UK fluid ounces

Key Features

Converts maritime volume units to British imperial liquid measures
Easy input and selection of units for quick conversion
Supports interpretation of historical ship and beverage volume data
Browser-based tool accessible on multiple devices

Examples

1 ton register equals approximately 99,661.37 fluid ounces (UK)
0.5 ton register converts to about 49,830.68 fluid ounces (UK)

Common Use Cases

Converting historical ship internal volumes for research or archival purposes
Calculating port or canal fees from older tonnage certificates referencing register tons
Interpreting traditional British recipes or drink measures using imperial fluid ounces
Understanding legal or pharmaceutical documents that utilize UK imperial volume units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values represent volume in ton register accurately for meaningful conversions
Use this converter to interpret historical maritime data alongside contemporary measures
Remember large ton register volumes convert into very large fluid ounce values, consider converting further to liters or gallons if needed
Consult archival or maritime references for contextual accuracy when using converted volumes

Limitations

Ton register is a historical maritime volume measurement largely replaced internationally by modern tonnage systems
Fluid ounce (UK) is a small unit which results in very large values from ton register volumes, potentially cumbersome for everyday use
This tool does not convert to metric volumes directly; additional conversions may be required for practical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton register used for?: A ton register is a maritime volume unit used historically to express a vessel's internal capacity for commercial, regulatory, and archival purposes.
Why convert ton register to fluid ounce (UK)?: Converting ton register to fluid ounce (UK) helps interpret historical ship volumes in a liquid measurement familiar in British recipes, beverages, and legal contexts.
Is ton register still widely used today?: Ton register has mostly been replaced internationally by tonnage systems defined under the 1969 Tonnage Convention, limiting its current practical use.

Key Terminology

Ton register [ton reg]: A historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to measure internal ship capacity.
Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]: A British imperial liquid volume unit equivalent to 1/160 of an imperial gallon, or exactly 28.4130625 millilitres.
Gross/net register tonnage: Historical measurements of a vessel's internal volume expressed in register tons, now largely replaced internationally.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one ton register represent in volume?

Exactly 28.413 milliliters

100 cubic feet of volume

Half an imperial gallon

Which unit is used in British recipes and beverage measurements?

Ton register

Fluid ounce (UK)

Gross tonnage

What is a key limitation of using fluid ounce (UK) for large volumes?

It is not a liquid volume unit

Large ton register volumes convert into very large fluid ounce numbers

It is not recognized in British imperial system

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