Convert tun to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert tun [tun] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to tun.
1 tun = 8.00000000335 bbl (US). To convert tun to barrel (US), multiply the value by 8.00000000335; to go the other way, divide by it (1 bbl (US) = 0.124999999948 tun). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 tun = 8.00000000335 bbl (US)
- 1 bbl (US) = 0.124999999948 tun
- 10 tun = 80.0000000335 bbl (US)
- 100 tun = 800.000000335 bbl (US)
How to Convert Tun to Barrel (Us)
1 tun = 8.00000000335456 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 tun to bbl (US):
15 tun = 15 × 8.00000000335456 bbl (US) = 120.000000050318 bbl (US)
Tun to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
| tun | barrel (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 tun | 8.00000000335 bbl (US) |
| 2 tun | 16.0000000067 bbl (US) |
| 3 tun | 24.0000000101 bbl (US) |
| 5 tun | 40.0000000168 bbl (US) |
| 10 tun | 80.0000000335 bbl (US) |
| 20 tun | 160.000000067 bbl (US) |
| 50 tun | 400.000000168 bbl (US) |
| 100 tun | 800.000000335 bbl (US) |
| 500 tun | 4000.00000168 bbl (US) |
| 1000 tun | 8000.00000335 bbl (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 tun in barrel (US)?
1 tun (tun) = 8.00000000335 barrel (US) (bbl (US)).
How do you convert tun to barrel (US)?
Multiply the tun value by 8.00000000335. For example, 25 tun × 8.00000000335 = 200.000000084 bbl (US).
What is 10 tun in barrel (US)?
10 tun = 80.0000000335 bbl (US).
Which unit is larger, the tun or the barrel (US)?
The tun is the larger unit: 1 tun = 8.00000000335 bbl (US).