Puncheon (unit) explained
The puncheon was a British unit for beer, wines and spirits.[1] It was also an American unit of capacity for wine.[2]
Definition
Historically, the puncheon has been defined somewhere between 70and.[1]
US unit of capacity for wine
The US puncheon for wine is defined as 84abbr=offNaNabbr=off.
Conversion
- 1 puncheon = 70-120 gallons[1]
- 1 puncheon = 0.318-0.546 m3 or 318 to 546 litres.[1]
US unit of capacity for wine
- 1 puncheon = 4/3 Hogshead
- 1 puncheon = 84 gallons
- 1 puncheon = 0.317974589856 m3 or about 318 litres.
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Cardarelli, F.. Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins.. Springer. 2003. 978-1-4471-1122-1. London. 46.
- Book: Cardarelli, F.. Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins.. Springer. 2003. 978-1-4471-1122-1. London. 49.
