Convert tun to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert tun [tun] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to tun.
How to Convert Tun to Cup (Us)
1 tun = 4031.99999330482 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 tun to cup (US):
15 tun = 15 × 4031.99999330482 cup (US) = 60479.9998995723 cup (US)
Tun to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.