Convert Pipes to Imperial Gallons
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Imperial Gallons (UK gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
UK gal = pipe × 104.9169473
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
About Imperial Gallons
A US imperial gallon (UK gal) = exactly 8 imperial pints or 10 lb of pure water at 62°F ≈ 4.546 L - about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). The weight-based definition made it verifiable with simple scales. Still the legal fuel measure in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories. UK mpg ratings use imperial gallons: 50 UK mpg ≈ 42 US mpg. 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Pipes (pipe) | Imperial Gallons (UK gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 104.917 UK gal |
| 2 pipe | 209.834 UK gal |
| 5 pipe | 524.585 UK gal |
| 10 pipe | 1049.17 UK gal |
| 25 pipe | 2622.92 UK gal |
| 50 pipe | 5245.85 UK gal |
| 100 pipe | 10491.7 UK gal |