Convert Tuns to Kiloliters

Convert Tuns (tun) to Kiloliters (kL) instantly and accurately.

Tuns (tun)
Kiloliters (kL)

Conversion Formula

kL = tun × 0.9539237696

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 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.

Quick Reference Table

Tuns (tun)Kiloliters (kL)
1 tun0.953924 kL
2 tun1.90785 kL
5 tun4.76962 kL
10 tun9.53924 kL
25 tun23.8481 kL
50 tun47.6962 kL
100 tun95.3924 kL

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