Convert Megaliters to Tuns

Convert Megaliters (ML) to Tuns (tun) instantly and accurately.

Megaliters (ML)
Tuns (tun)

Conversion Formula

tun = ML × 1048.301795

About Megaliters

A megaliter (ML) = 10⁶ L = 1,000 m³. Australian and New Zealand water utilities report consumption and storage in ML; dam storage levels are broadcast in ML on national weather services. An Olympic swimming pool holds 2.5 ML. Sydney's total drinking water storage >2.6 million ML. 1 ML = 10⁶ L = 1,000 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

Megaliters (ML)Tuns (tun)
1 ML1048.3 tun
2 ML2096.6 tun
5 ML5241.51 tun
10 ML10483 tun
25 ML26207.5 tun
50 ML52415.1 tun
100 ML104830 tun

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