Convert Gallons to Tuns
Convert Gallons (gal) to Tuns (tun) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
tun = gal × 0.003968253968
About Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
About Tuns
A tun = 4 hogsheads = 252 US gallons ≈ 953.9 L - the largest traditional wine cask and origin of the English word 'ton': a full tun of wine weighed ~1 long ton. English shipping law rated cargo capacity in 'tuns burden'. Scottish distilleries use 'tun rooms' for large vatting/blending vats. 1 tun = 252 US gal = 2 pipes = 4 hogsheads ≈ 953.9 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Gallons (gal) | Tuns (tun) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 0.00396825 tun |
| 2 gal | 0.00793651 tun |
| 5 gal | 0.0198413 tun |
| 10 gal | 0.0396825 tun |
| 25 gal | 0.0992063 tun |
| 50 gal | 0.198413 tun |
| 100 gal | 0.396825 tun |