Convert Megaliters to Tuns
Convert Megaliters (ML) to Tuns (tun) instantly and accurately.
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 ML | 1048.3 tun |
| 2 ML | 2096.6 tun |
| 5 ML | 5241.51 tun |
| 10 ML | 10483 tun |
| 25 ML | 26207.5 tun |
| 50 ML | 52415.1 tun |
| 100 ML | 104830 tun |