Convert fluid ounce (UK) to tun
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Tun
1 fl oz (UK) = 2.97854617880001e-05 tun
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to tun:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 2.97854617880001e-05 tun = 0.000446781926820002 tun
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Tun Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
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.