Question 1

What is a tun?

Accepted Answer

A tun is 252 gallons (954 liters). Largest traditional wine cask. 2 pipes = 4 hogsheads = 1 tun.

Question 2

How is a tun related to a ton?

Accepted Answer

The weight unit "ton" comes from "tun" - a tun of wine weighs about a ton. Historical connection.

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.

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