What Is This Tool?
This converter changes volume units from the traditional tun, historically used for large liquid casks, into the US gallon, a standard liquid volume unit widely used in the United States.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value measured in tuns into the input field
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Select 'tun' as the starting unit and 'gallon (US) [gal (US)]' as the target unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent volume in US gallons displayed instantly
Key Features
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Converts from tun, a historical liquid volume unit, to US gallons quickly and accurately
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Supports use cases involving brewing, distilling, shipping records, and historical archives
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Provides a simple interface for converting between legacy and modern volume units
Examples
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2 tuns converts to 504 gallon (US) [gal (US)]
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0.5 tun converts to 126 gallon (US) [gal (US)]
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical liquid cask volumes into modern US customary units
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Supporting engineering and commercial calculations with standardized liquid volumes
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Assisting in research involving brewing, distilling, and historical shipping documentation
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the historical context to understand possible variations in tun volume size
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Use the standard conversion rate of 1 tun = 252 gallon (US) for consistency
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Apply the conversion when comparing or interpreting legacy volume measurements in US gallons
Limitations
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The exact volume of a tun has historically varied by region and time period
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Conversion assumes a standard of 252 US gallons per tun which may not align with older definitions
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Possible slight inaccuracies when applying modern conversions to antique or regional measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a tun?
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A tun is a traditional English unit of liquid volume used for large casks, historically defined as 252 wine gallons, approximately 954 litres.
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What is the US gallon (gal US)?
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The US gallon is a liquid volume unit defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, equal to approximately 3.785 liters, commonly used in the United States.
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Why convert tun to gallon (US)?
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Converting tun to gallon (US) helps translate historical or traditional large-volume liquid measures into a modern, widely recognized unit for easier comparison and calculation.
Key Terminology
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Tun
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A traditional English unit of liquid volume, historically about 252 wine gallons used mainly for large casks.
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Gallon (US) [gal (US)]
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A US liquid volume unit equal to exactly 231 cubic inches or about 3.785 liters.