Question 1

What is a register ton?

Accepted Answer

A register ton is 100 cubic feet (2.83 m³). Used for ship cargo capacity. Different from weight tons.

Question 2

How is ship tonnage measured?

Accepted Answer

Gross Register Tonnage uses register tons (100 cu ft each). Modern ships use GT (gross tonnage) calculated differently.

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

Register Ton to Cubic Meters Converter

Frequently Asked Questions