Convert quart (UK) to tun
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Tun
1 qt (UK) = 0.00119141857635018 tun
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to tun:
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.00119141857635018 tun = 0.0178712786452528 tun
Quart (Uk) to Tun Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
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.