Convert cup (metric) to tun
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Tun
1 cup (metric) = 0.000262075448649319 tun
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to tun:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.000262075448649319 tun = 0.00393113172973979 tun
Cup (Metric) to Tun Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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.