Convert pint (US) to tun
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Tun
1 pt (US) = 0.00049603174580711 tun
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to tun:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 0.00049603174580711 tun = 0.00744047618710665 tun
Pint (Us) to Tun Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
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.