Convert Tuns to Kiloliters
Convert Tuns (tun) to Kiloliters (kL) instantly and accurately.
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 tun | 0.953924 kL |
| 2 tun | 1.90785 kL |
| 5 tun | 4.76962 kL |
| 10 tun | 9.53924 kL |
| 25 tun | 23.8481 kL |
| 50 tun | 47.6962 kL |
| 100 tun | 95.3924 kL |