Convert Tun (tun) to Minim (US) (minim) instantly.
Tun to Minim (US) conversion
1 Tun (tun) = 15482880 Minim (US) (minim). To convert Tun to Minim (US), multiply the value by 15482880.
| Tun (tun) | Minim (US) (minim) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15482880 |
| 2 | 30965760 |
| 5 | 77414400 |
| 10 | 154828800 |
| 25 | 387072000 |
| 50 | 774144000 |
| 100 | 1548288000 |
| 1000 | 15482880000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Minim (US) are in one Tun?
One Tun (tun) equals 15482880 Minim (US) (minim).
How do I convert Tun to Minim (US)?
To convert Tun to Minim (US), multiply the value by 15482880.
What is 10 Tun in Minim (US)?
10 Tun = 154828800 Minim (US).
About these units
Tun (tun)
A tun is a historical large cask unit commonly used in the wine and brewing industries, typically defined as 252 imperial gallons, or roughly 954 liters. It represented one of the largest standardized cask sizes in medieval and early modern Europe. Originally used for transporting wine, ale, and oil, the tun played an important role in commerce and maritime trade. Because taxes and tariffs were often levied per tun, its definition became central to economic regulation. The size also reflected the maximum volume that could be reliably transported in wooden casks without structural failure. Though obsolete today, the tun provides valuable insight into historical logistics, taxation, and the evolution of standardized container sizes in European trade networks.
Minim (US) (minim)
The US minim is defined as 1/60 of a US fluid dram, approximately 0.0616 mL. Similar to the UK minim, it originated in apothecary practice as a standardized alternative to the inconsistent "drop." Minims were used heavily in 18th–19th century American medicine for dosing tinctures, opiates, essential oils, and concentrated extracts. Although it has disappeared from modern pharmaceutical practice, the minim remains relevant for studying early American medical traditions and the evolution of clinical measurement.