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Text of pages created in November/December 2014 that are based on "Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures", plus Pau (unit) created in 2008.
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aum was a UK unit for hock.[1]
Definition
30-32 gallons. [1]
Conversion
1 aum = 30-32 gallons [1]
1 aum = 0.136-0.145 m3[1]
Bag is a unit used as UK liquid measures of capacity. Its symbol is UK bg. [1]
As a unit of weight, a bag of cement was equal to 94 pounds[1]
Definition
6 buckets. [1]
Conversion
1 bag ≡ 24 gallons.
1 bag ≡ 0.10910616 m3 [1]
A botella is an obsolete unit of capacity.[2]
Bucket is a unit used as UK liquid measures of capacity. Its symbol is UK bk. [1]
Definition
4 gallons. [1]
Conversion
1 bucket ≡ 0.01818436 m3 [1]
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK.[1]
Definition
108 gallons.[1]
Conversion
1 butt ≡ 108 gallons [1]
1 butt ≡ 0.490977936 m3
Unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
1/12 inch.
Conversion
1 button = 0.083333333333333333333333333333333 inch [1]
1 button = 0.002116666666666666666666666666667 m
Unit of Linear Measure which has been used in the UK. It is no longer used.[1]
Definition
1/100 inch.[1]
Conversion
1 calibre ≡ 0.01 inch [1]
1 calibre ≡ 0.000254 m
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK and in US.[1]
Definition
1 pint.[1]
Conversion
1 chopine ≡ 1 pint.[1]
1 chopine ≡ 0.00056826125 m3
Circular unit which has been used mainly for wire sizes. Symbol of the unit is cin.[1]
Definition
1 000 000 circular mils.[1]
Conversion
1 cin ≡ 1 000 000 circular mils[1]
1 cin ≡ 645.16 circular millimetre
1 cin = 5067.074791 m2 [1]
A circular millimetre is a unit of area, equal to the area of a circle with a diameter of one millimetre. It has been used mainly for wire sizes. Symbol of the unit is cmm.[1]
Conversion
1 circular inch ≡ 645.16 Circular millimetre[1]
Clove is a UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese.[1]
Definition
8 pounds. [1]
Conversion
1 Clove ≡ 8 pounds[1]
1 Clove ≡ 3.62873896 kg
customary stone is a unit used in UK avoirdupois weight. This unit is equal to one clove [1]
Conversion
1 customary stone ≡ 1 clove[1]
1 customary stone ≡ 3.62873896 kg
This unit is equivalent to 100th of Milliare. This is a multiple unit of length proposed by Abbé Gabriel Mouton in 1670.
Definition
100th of milliare
Convertion
1 centuria = 0.01 milliare
1 milliare ≈ 1.856 × 10-2 m
Bibliography
François Cardarelli(2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Springer-Verlag London Ltd. ISBN 879-1-4471-1122-1
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK.[1]
Definition
1/2 pint.[1]
Conversion
1 demiard ≡ 0.5 pint [1]
1 demiard ≡ 0.000284130625 m3
Non-SI discontinued metric prefix for 10-4. Symbol is dm.
Bibliography
François Cardarelli(2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Springer-Verlag London Ltd. ISBN 879-1-4471-1122-1
Dutch cask is a UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese.[1]
Definition
112 pounds(avdp.). [1]
Conversion
1 Dutch cask ≡ 32/21 Tub[1]
1 Dutch cask ≡ 112 pounds(avdp.)[1]
1 Dutch cask ≡ 50.80234544 kg
Firkin is a unit used in US dry measure.[1] Firkin is also a UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese.[3]
For other uses, refer English brewery cask units#Firkin
Definition
9 gallons.[1]
UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese
56 pounds(avdp.)[3]
Conversion
1 firkin ≡ 9 gallons[1]
1 firkin ≡ 0.03964395393774 m3
UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese
1 firkin = 7 cloves[3]
1 firkin = 56 pounds(advp.)[3]
1 firkin = 25.40117272 kg
Flask is a unit used in UK avoirdupois weight to measure mercury. [1]
Definition
76 lb. [1]
Conversion
1 flask (mercury) ≡ 76 lb[1]
1 flask (mercury) ≡ 34.47302012 kg
homestead is a unit used in US Surveyors' Measure. [1]
Definition
160 acres and 1 sq. mile. [1]
Conversion
1 homestead ≡ 640 acres[1]
1 homestead ≡ 2589988.110336 m2
Unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
1/48 inch.[1]
Conversion
1 iron = 0.020833333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 inch [1]
1 iron = 0.0005291666666666667 m
Lacta is a Non-SI, obsolete metric prefix (Symbol: L) for 105.[1]
Unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
360 feet
Conversion
1 lea ≡ 360 feet [1]
1 lea ≡ 109.728 m
Non-SI discontinued metric prefix for 10-14. Symbol is mc.
Bibliography
François Cardarelli(2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Springer-Verlag London Ltd. ISBN 879-1-4471-1122-1
This is the unit of length proposed by Abbé Gabriel Mouton in 1670.
Definition
one thousandth of a minute of arc (or 1/1000) at the meridian.
Convertion
1 milliare ≈ 1.856 m
Divisions
Mouton divided the unit into centuria (100th), decuria (10th) and virga(for one).
Sub-multiples are decima (10), centessima (100) and millesima (1000).
Bibliography
François Cardarelli(2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Springer-Verlag London Ltd. ISBN 879-1-4471-1122-1
See also
Nabuchadnezzar (French: nabuchodonosor) was a UK bottle size for wine and champagne.[1]
Definition
20 reputed quart. [1]
Conversion
1 nabuchadnezzar = 20 reputed quart[1]
1 nabuchadnezzar = 10/3 UK gal[1]
1 nabuchadnezzar = 0.015153640 m3[1]
A volumetric unit which is used in the UK.[1]
Definition
40 ft3.[1]
Conversion
1 ocean-ton ≡ 40 ft3[1]
1 ocean-ton = 1.13267386368 m3
Octave is a UK unit for whisky.[1]
Definition
Approximately 16 gallons. [1]
Conversion
1 Octave = 16 gallons [1]
1 Octave = [1]
1 Octave = 0.073 m3[1]
Pau was a customary unit of capacity used In Brunei, Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. 1 Pau= 2 imperial gills (approximately 0.28413 liters or 0.600 U.S. liquid pint).
The pau was equal to only 1 imperial gill in the Straits Settlements (reported by Ilyin, 1934).
See also
References
"Girah". Sizes, grades, units, scales, calendars, chronologies. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: External link in |work=
Unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
1/144 inch.[1]
Conversion
1 point = 0.006944444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 inch feet [1]
1 point = 0.0001763888888888888888888888888888888888888888889 m
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK. Quarter was also used as a unit in UK avoirdupois weight with the symbol qr av. [1]
Quarter is a UK unit for beer, wines and spirits.[3]
Definition
Volume
1 seam. [1]
Weight
2 Stones. [1]
Beer, Wines and Spirits
17 - 30 gallons [3]
Conversion
Volume
1 quarter ≡ 64 gallons [1]
1 quarter ≡ 0.290949888 m3
Weight
1 quarter ≡ 2 stones[1]
1 quarter ≡ 28 pounds[1]
1 quarter ≡ 12.70058636 kg
Beer, Wines, and Spirits
1 quarter = 17-30 gallons [3] 1 quarter = 0.077-0.136 m3[3]
Ramsden's link is a unit used in US surveyors' measure. Its symbol is lk. [1]
Definition
1/100 Ramsden's chain. [1]
Conversion
1 Ramsden's link ≡ 0.01 Ramsden's chain [1]
1 Ramsden's link≡ 1 foot[1]
1 Ramsden's link ≡ 0.3048 m
Ramsden's square chain is a unit used in US surveyors' measure. [1]
Definition
(100/16.5)2 square rods. [1]
Conversion
1 Ramsden's square chain ≡ (100/16.5)2 Square rods[1]
1 Ramsden's square chain ≡ 10000 square feet[1]
1 Ramsden's square chain ≡ 929.0304 m2
Ramsden's square link is a unit used in US surveyors' measure. Symbol is sq. lk.[1]
Definition
1/10000 Ramsden's square chain. [1]
Conversion
1 Ramsden's square link ≡ 0.0001 Ramsden's square chain [1]
1 Ramsden's square link ≡ 1 square foot [1]
1 Ramsden's square link ≡ 0.09290304 m2
Roll is a UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese.[1]
Definition
24 ounces. [1]
Conversion
1 Roll ≡ 24 ounces[1]
1 Roll ≡ 0.680388555 kg
Scruple is a unit used in UK Apothecaries' weight and in US apothecaries' weight. Its symbol is scr. apoth. [1]
Definition
20 grains. [1]
Conversion
1 scruple ≡ 0.05 grains [1]
1 scruple ≡ 1/24 ounces [1]
1 scruple ≡ 0.0012959782 kg
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK.[1]
Definition
64 gallons. [1]
Conversion
1 seam ≡ 64 gallons [1]
1 seam ≡ 0.290949888 m3
Shackle is a unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
90 feet.
Conversion
1 shackle ≡ 90 feet [1]
1 shackle ≡ 27.432 m
shipping ton is a unit used as UK liquid measures of capacity. [1]
Definition
42 ft3. [1]
Conversion
1 shipping ton ≡ 1.189307556864 m3 [1]
Skein is a unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
360 feet
Conversion
1 skein ≡ 360 feet [1]
1 skein ≡ 109.728 m
Solomon (French: salomon) was a UK bottle size for wine and champagne.[1]
Definition
24 reputed quarts. [1]
Conversion
1 solomon = 24 reputed quarts[1]
1 solomon = 4 UK gal[1]
1 solomon = 0.017824368 m3[1]
Square chain is an obsolete unit of UK Surveyors' Measure, which symbol is sq. ch.[1] In US surveyors' measure, it is equal to (200/33)2 square rods or 10000 square feet. [3]
Definition
16 square rods.[1]
US Surveyors' Measure
(200/33)2 square rods.[3]
Conversion
1 Square chain ≡ 0.083333333333333333333 square feet[1] 1 Square chain ≡ 404.68564224 m2
US Surveyors' Measure
1 Square chain ≡ (200/33)2 square rods[3]
1 Square chain ≡ 10000 square feet[3]
1 Square chain ≡ 929.0304 m2
Square link is an obsolete unit of UK Surveyors' Measure, which symbol was sq. lk.[1]
Definition
1089/2500 Square foot.[1]
Conversion
1 Square link ≡ 0.4356 square foot[1]
1 Square link ≡ 0.040468564224 m2
The statmho is an obsolete unit used in electrostatic (ESU) measurement, in conjunction with the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, to measure electric charge.[1]
Conversion
1 statmho ≡ 0.00000000000111265005605361866087675053350036566001020343907867982125026173889636993408203125 S[1]
1 S ≡ 10−5c2 statmho[1]
Obsolute unit used in esu cgs system to measure impedance.[1]
Conversion
1 statohm ≡ 898755178736.817626953125 Ω [1]
1 ohm ≡ 105/c2 statohm[1]
Unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK.[1]
Definition
2 bushels.[1]
Conversion
1 strike ≡ 16 gallons [1]
1 strike ≡ 0.072737472 m3
Stuck was a UK unit for hock.[1]
Definition
260-265 gallons. [1]
Conversion
1 stuck = 260-265 gallons[1]
1 stuck = 1.182-1.205 m3[1]
Stupping ton is a volumetric unit which was used in the UK.[1]
Definition
42 ft3[1]
Conversion
1 stupping ton ≡ 40 ft3[1]
1 stupping ton = 1.189307556864 m3
township is a unit used in US surveyors' measures. [1]
Definition
36 square statue miles. [1]
Conversion
1 township ≡ 36 square statue miles[1]
1 township ≡ 93239571.972095996141 m2
Tub is a UK unit of weight for Butter and Cheese.[1]
Definition
84 pounds(advp.). [1]
Conversion
1 tub ≡ 3/2 Firkin[1]
1 tub ≡ 84 pounds(avdp.)[1]
1 tub ≡ 38.10175908 kg
Unit of linear measures which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
1/12 inch.[1]
Conversion
1 UKline = 0.083333333333333333333 inch [1]
1 UKline = 0.0021166666666666666667 m
Wey, Load is a unit used in UK avoirdupois weight. Its symbol is wy av. [1]
Definition
9/4 Hundredweight. [1]
Conversion
1 wey, load ≡ 9/4 hundredweight [1]
1 wey, load ≡ 252 pounds [1]
1 wey, load ≡ 114.30527724 kg
Whey is a unit of weight for Butter and Cheese [1]
Definition
Whey(Essex) is exactly equal to 236 pounds. [1]
Conversion
1 Whey(Essex) ≡ 59/56 Barrel[1]
1 Whey(Essex) ≡ 236 pounds[1]
1 Whey(Essex) ≡ 107.04779932 kg
Wrap is a unit of length which has been used in the UK.[1]
Definition
240 feet
Conversion
1 wrap ≡ 240 feet [1]
1 wrap ≡ 73.152 m
Obsolete unit used in Practical cgs system to measure reluctance.[1]
Conversion
1 yrneh ≡ 1 H-1 [1]
References
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- Centessima → Gabriel Mouton#The Milliare
- Centuria (unit) → Gabriel Mouton#The Milliare
- Cubic statute mile → Cubic mile
- Decima (unit) → Gabriel Mouton#The Milliare
- Elementary electrostatic charge → Electric charge
- First orbit Bohr radius → Bohr radius
- Gamma (unit of induction) → Gamma
- Gamma (unit of mass) → Gamma
- International ampere → Ampere#History
- International ohm → Ohm#History
- International volt → Volt#History
- Land (unit) → Mile#Statute mile
- Millesima → Gabriel Mouton#The Milliare
- New candle unit → Candela
- New lumen → Lumen (unit)
- Pole (unit of area) → Perch
- Quartern → Gill (unit)
- Rationalized planck constant → Planck constant
- Rationalized plank constant → Planck constant
- Revolution (unit) → Turn (geometry)
- Roquille → Gill (unit)
- Rydberg(unit) → Rydberg constant#Value of the Rydberg constant and Rydberg unit of energy
- Second of angle → Minute of arc#Symbols and abbreviations
- Section of land → Square mile
- Standard kilogram → Kilogram
- Standard metre → Metre
- Statfarad → Farad#CGS units
- Statute league → League (unit)#Comparison table
- Tablespoon (metric) → Tablespoon#Variants
- Teaspoon (metric) → Teaspoon#As a US unit
- Toises de paris → Toise
- Vacuum magnetic permeability → Permeability (electromagnetism)
- Virga (unit) → Gabriel Mouton#The Milliare