What is a tun used for?

A tun is a traditional English liquid volume unit historically used to measure large casks of wine or ale and appears in historical trade, taxation, and brewery records.

Why convert tun to cubic meters?

Converting tun to cubic meters provides modern, standard units useful for engineering, scientific studies, and translating historical measures into SI units.

Is the tun volume always exactly the same?

No, the size of a tun has varied historically and regionally, so exact volumes differ depending on the source and era.

How to Convert from Tun to Cubic Meter [m³]

Convert volumes from the traditional tun unit into the modern cubic meter measure easily and accurately using this online volume converter tool.

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Tun to Cubic meter [m^3] Conversion Table

Tun	Cubic meter [m^3]

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Tun to Cubic meter [m^3] Conversion Table
Tun	Cubic meter [m^3]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert volume measurements from tun, a historical liquid volume unit, to the SI-derived cubic meter (m³). It is ideal for translating old beverage cask volumes into contemporary metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in tun units into the input field.
Select 'tun' as the starting unit and 'cubic meter [m³]' as the target unit.
Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent volume in cubic meters.
Use the provided examples to understand typical conversions.
Apply the converted values to your relevant historical or engineering task.

Key Features

Converts from tun, a traditional English liquid volume unit, to cubic meters.
Uses an accurate, modern approximate conversion rate based on standardized volumes.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Supports applications in historical, engineering, and scientific contexts.
Provides example conversions for quick reference.

Examples

Convert 5 tun: 5 × 0.9539237696 = 4.769618848 cubic meters.
Convert 0.2 tun: 0.2 × 0.9539237696 = 0.1907847539 cubic meters.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical cask volumes in archives or customs records.
Converting old brewery or distillery liquid measures to modern litres.
Engineering calculations involving fluid storage and transport.
Sizing reservoirs, tanks, or containers using standardized volume units.
Applying standardized units for taxation, trade, or scientific study.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical source and regional context when interpreting tun volumes.
Use this converter to align legacy volume data to modern SI units.
Cross-check converted volumes for engineering and archival accuracy.
Consider the variability in tun sizes reported historically.
Apply the conversion results in compatible engineering and scientific calculations.

Limitations

The tun size historically varied by region and over time, affecting exact volume equivalences.
Modern conversion uses an approximate standard value near 0.954 cubic meters per tun.
Older sources might report different tun volumes due to changes in gallon definitions.
Some discrepancies may arise when using this converter for legacy data.
It is recommended to consult original documents for precise historical volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tun used for?: A tun is a traditional English liquid volume unit historically used to measure large casks of wine or ale and appears in historical trade, taxation, and brewery records.
Why convert tun to cubic meters?: Converting tun to cubic meters provides modern, standard units useful for engineering, scientific studies, and translating historical measures into SI units.
Is the tun volume always exactly the same?: No, the size of a tun has varied historically and regionally, so exact volumes differ depending on the source and era.

Key Terminology

Tun: A traditional English unit of liquid volume historically used for large casks, defined as approximately 252 wine gallons or about 954 litres.
Cubic Meter (m³): The SI derived unit of volume equal to the space occupied by a cube with edges one meter in length, used commonly in science and engineering.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate volume from tun to cubic meters, approximately 1 tun = 0.9539237696 cubic meters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the cubic meter?

A traditional English volume unit

The SI derived unit of volume represented by a cube with 1 meter sides

A unit used exclusively for liquids

Why might tun volume measurements vary?

Due to regional and historical changes in the definition of gallon

Because cubic meters are inconsistent

Because a tun is a unit of mass

What is a common use for converting tun to cubic meters?

Calculating the weight of dry goods

Translating historical liquid volumes into modern SI units for engineering

Measuring temperature in scientific experiments

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