Convert Tuns to Gallons
Convert Tuns (tun) to Gallons (gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gal = tun × 252
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.
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
| Tuns (tun) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 tun | 252 gal |
| 2 tun | 504 gal |
| 5 tun | 1260 gal |
| 10 tun | 2520 gal |
| 25 tun | 6300 gal |
| 50 tun | 12600 gal |
| 100 tun | 25200 gal |