Convert barrel (US) to tun
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to barrel (US).
1 bbl (US) = 0.124999999948 tun. To convert barrel (US) to tun, multiply the value by 0.124999999948; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tun = 8.00000000335 bbl (US)). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 bbl (US) = 0.124999999948 tun
- 1 tun = 8.00000000335 bbl (US)
- 10 bbl (US) = 1.24999999948 tun
- 100 bbl (US) = 12.4999999948 tun
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Tun
1 bbl (US) = 0.124999999947585 tun
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to tun:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.124999999947585 tun = 1.87499999921377 tun
Barrel (Us) to Tun Conversion Table
| barrel (US) | tun |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl (US) | 0.124999999948 tun |
| 2 bbl (US) | 0.249999999895 tun |
| 3 bbl (US) | 0.374999999843 tun |
| 5 bbl (US) | 0.624999999738 tun |
| 10 bbl (US) | 1.24999999948 tun |
| 20 bbl (US) | 2.49999999895 tun |
| 50 bbl (US) | 6.24999999738 tun |
| 100 bbl (US) | 12.4999999948 tun |
| 500 bbl (US) | 62.4999999738 tun |
| 1000 bbl (US) | 124.999999948 tun |
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barrel (US) in tun?
1 barrel (US) (bbl (US)) = 0.124999999948 tun (tun).
How do you convert barrel (US) to tun?
Multiply the barrel (US) value by 0.124999999948. For example, 25 bbl (US) × 0.124999999948 = 3.12499999869 tun.
What is 10 barrel (US) in tun?
10 bbl (US) = 1.24999999948 tun.
Which unit is larger, the barrel (US) or the tun?
The tun is the larger unit: 1 bbl (US) equals only 0.124999999948 tun.