Convert Kiloliters to Tuns
Convert Kiloliters (kL) to Tuns (tun) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
tun = kL × 1.048301795
About Kiloliters
A kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 L = 1 m³. Preferred in water management over 'cubic metre'. Municipal water bills in Australia and South Africa are issued in kL; pool and tank volumes are described in kL. A standard bathtub ≈0.3 kL; Olympic swimming pool 2,500 kL; annual household water use 50-150 kL/person. 1 kL = 1,000 L = 1 m³.
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
| Kiloliters (kL) | Tuns (tun) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 1.0483 tun |
| 2 kL | 2.0966 tun |
| 5 kL | 5.24151 tun |
| 10 kL | 10.483 tun |
| 25 kL | 26.2075 tun |
| 50 kL | 52.4151 tun |
| 100 kL | 104.83 tun |