Convert Tuns to Quarts
Convert Tuns (tun) to Quarts (qt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
qt = tun × 1008
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 Quarts
A quart (qt) is a US customary volume unit equal to 2 pints or 4 cups - approximately 946.353 mL (just under one liter). Motor oil, paint, and large containers of juice or milk are commonly sold by the quart in the United States. The term 'quart' derives from the Latin 'quartus' (fourth), as it is one quarter of a gallon. The US liquid quart (946 mL) differs from the UK imperial quart (1136 mL). Engine coolant, transmission fluid, and many automotive products are measured and sold in quart containers in the US. Four quarts equal one US gallon.
Quick Reference Table
| Tuns (tun) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 tun | 1008 qt |
| 2 tun | 2016 qt |
| 5 tun | 5040 qt |
| 10 tun | 10080 qt |
| 25 tun | 25200 qt |
| 50 tun | 50400 qt |
| 100 tun | 100800 qt |