Convert Hogsheads to Gallons
Convert Hogsheads (hhd) to Gallons (gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gal = hhd × 63
About Hogsheads
A hogshead (hhd) = 63 US gallons ≈ 238.5 L - used in the spirits industry for maturing whiskey. Kentucky bourbon distilleries use hogsheads (63 gal) alongside standard barrels (53 gal); Scotch and Irish traders deal in hogsheads of maturing spirit. Colonial Virginia tobacco shipping records and 17th-19th-century trade manifests routinely quoted hogsheads. 1 hhd = 63 US gal ≈ 238.5 L.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Hogsheads (hhd) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 hhd | 63 gal |
| 2 hhd | 126 gal |
| 5 hhd | 315 gal |
| 10 hhd | 630 gal |
| 25 hhd | 1575 gal |
| 50 hhd | 3150 gal |
| 100 hhd | 6300 gal |