What is a ton register used for?

Ton register is a historical maritime volume unit used to express a ship's internal capacity as gross or net register tonnage.

Is the US pint in this conversion the liquid or dry pint?

This conversion uses the US liquid pint, which is 16 fluid ounces; the dry pint is a different measure not included here.

Can this conversion be used for modern ship volume?

Ton register is largely replaced by modern tonnage measures, so this conversion is mostly relevant for historical or archival contexts.

Convert Ton Register (ton reg) to Pint (US) (pt (US)) Volume

Easily convert volume measurements from ton register (ton reg) to US liquid pint (pt (US)). Understand this maritime volume conversion used historically for ship capacity and apply it to culinary and retail liquid measures.

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Ton register [ton reg] to Pint (US) [pt (US)] Conversion Table

Ton register [ton reg]	Pint (US) [pt (US)]

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Ton register [ton reg] to Pint (US) [pt (US)] Conversion Table
Ton register [ton reg]	Pint (US) [pt (US)]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts volumes measured in ton register (a historical maritime volume unit) into US pints, the common liquid volume unit used in cooking, beverage serving, and retail packaging in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the volume value in ton register units.
Select 'ton register [ton reg]' as the from unit and 'pint (US) [pt (US)]' as the to unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent volume expressed in US liquid pints.
Use the converted value for culinary, retail, or maritime-related volume calculations.

Key Features

Converts between ton register and US liquid pint units accurately based on a precise conversion rate.
Supports understanding of historical ship volume measurements in common liquid volume terms.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring any installation.
Helps interpret maritime volumetric data for culinary, retail, and beverage applications.

Examples

Converting 2 ton register results in approximately 11968.83 pint (US).
A half ton register (0.5) converts to about 2992.21 pint (US).

Common Use Cases

Expressing internal ship volume listed as gross or net register tonnage in liquid volume terms.
Calculating fees in maritime contexts where register tonnage is referenced.
Translating archival ship design volumes into liquid measurements for culinary or retail uses.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you enter the volume in ton register units accurately for correct conversion.
Use the tool primarily for interpreting historical or maritime volumetric data.
Remember that the US pint used here is the liquid pint, distinct from the dry pint used for dry commodities.

Limitations

Ton register is a historical maritime unit and may not be applicable for contemporary shipping volumes.
The converter only considers volume and does not factor in weight or mass.
The US pint referenced is the liquid measure; the dry pint differs and is not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton register used for?: Ton register is a historical maritime volume unit used to express a ship's internal capacity as gross or net register tonnage.
Is the US pint in this conversion the liquid or dry pint?: This conversion uses the US liquid pint, which is 16 fluid ounces; the dry pint is a different measure not included here.
Can this conversion be used for modern ship volume?: Ton register is largely replaced by modern tonnage measures, so this conversion is mostly relevant for historical or archival contexts.

Key Terminology

Ton Register [ton reg]: A historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to represent internal ship capacity as gross or net register tonnage.
Pint (US) [pt (US)]: A customary US liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or 16 US fluid ounces, used commonly in culinary and beverage measures.
Gross/Net Register Tonnage: Measurements of a ship's internal volume expressed historically using ton register units for commercial and regulatory purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one ton register equal in US liquid pints?

Approximately 1000 pint (US)

Approximately 5984 pint (US)

Approximately 7500 pint (US)

Which unit is a ton register primarily associated with?

Maritime ship volume

Dry commodity weight

Liquid beverage volume

Which US pint type is used in this conversion?

Dry pint

Liquid pint

Both dry and liquid pint

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