query: what units of measurement are used for mass

pos: Mass Mass Mass is both a property of a physical body and a measure of its resistance to acceleration (a change in its state of motion) when a net force is applied. The object's mass also determines the strength of its gravitational attraction to other bodies. The basic SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg). In physics, mass is not the same as weight, even though mass is often determined by measuring the object's weight using a spring scale, rather than balance scale comparing it directly with known masses. An object on the Moon would weigh less than it does

pos: Belgian units of measurement units including aune for meter, litron for litre, livre for kilogram, once for hectogram, lood for decigram and wigtje for gram. Belgian units of measurement Prior to adopting the metric system in 1816 a number of units of measurement were used in Belgium to measure different types of quantities including length, mass, area. Since 1820, International Metric System has been compulsory in Belgium, and in the starting, different names were used for units like meter, litre, kilogram, etc. Before 1820, different units were used in the area that now makes up Belgium. Belgium became an independent country in 1830. Different

pos: Belgian units of measurement Belgian units of measurement Prior to adopting the metric system in 1816 a number of units of measurement were used in Belgium to measure different types of quantities including length, mass, area. Since 1820, International Metric System has been compulsory in Belgium, and in the starting, different names were used for units like meter, litre, kilogram, etc. Before 1820, different units were used in the area that now makes up Belgium. Belgium became an independent country in 1830. Different units were used to measure length in Belgium. One perche was equal to 6.497 m. one pied was equals to 1/20

pos: Measurement to give just a few examples. Imperial units are used in many other places, for example, in many Commonwealth countries that are considered metricated, land area is measured in acres and floor space in square feet, particularly for commercial transactions (rather than government statistics). Similarly, gasoline is sold by the gallon in many countries that are considered metricated. The metric system is a decimal system of measurement based on its units for length, the metre and for mass, the kilogram. It exists in several variations, with different choices of base units, though these do not affect its day-to-day use. Since

pos: Plasma osmolality (below about 500 mM), the mass of the solute is negligible compared to the mass of the solvent, and osmolarity and osmolality are very similar. Technically, the terms can be compared as follows: Therefore, bedside calculations are actually in units of osmolarity, whereas laboratory measurements will provide readings in units of osmolality. In practice, there is almost negligible difference between the absolute values of the different measurements. For this reason, both terms are often used interchangeably, even though they refer to different units of measurement. Normal human reference range of osmolality in plasma is about 275-299 milli-osmoles per kilogram. Plasma

pos: Measurement In free fall, (no net gravitational forces) objects lack weight but retain their mass. The Imperial units of mass include the ounce, pound, and ton. The metric units gram and kilogram are units of mass. One device for measuring weight or mass is called a weighing scale or, often, simply a "scale". A spring scale measures force but not mass, a balance compares weight, both require a gravitational field to operate. Some of the most accurate instruments for measuring weight or mass are based on load cells with a digital read-out, but require a gravitational field to function and would

neg: Eritrean units of measurement Eritrean units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Eritrea to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. In addition to metric units, a number of local and provincial units were used in Eritrea. Several units were used to measure length. Some of units (note: these units are vary from one province or city to another and these units are local units) are given below: 1 cubi = 0.32 m 1 emmet (1 derah) = 0.46 m. Several units were used to measure mass. These units are vary from one province or city to another and these units

neg: Philippine units of measurement rice is 50 kg. One belita was equal to 2795 m. Some other units are given below: Several units were used to measure capacity. Some are given below: Philippine units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in the Philippines to measure various quantities including mass, area, and capacity. The metric system has been compulsory in the country since 1860, during the late Spanish colonial period. A mixture of Spanish units and indigenous units were used. A number of units were used to measure mass. One catty was equal to about 600 grams. Some other units are

neg: Guinean units of measurement Guinean units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Guinea to measure length, mass, etc. Since 1910, the metric system has been compulsory in Guinea. These units were mainly Portugal, England and local. Several units were used to measure length. Some of units are provided below: 1 pik = 0.578 m 1 jacktan = 3.658 m. A number of units were used to measure mass. One benda was equal to 0.0642 kg. One kantar was equal to 0.977 kg. One gammell was 1/5 kantar. Some other units are given below: 1 akey = 1/48 benda 1

neg: Taiwanese units of measurement bulk foodstuffs sold in wet markets and supermarkets are typically measured with units derived from traditional Japanese units of mass, which are similar but not equivalent to corresponding Chinese units of mass. Note the tael and catty are widely used. Taiwanese units of measurement Taiwanese units of measurement (Chinese: , Taiwanese: Tâi-chè, Hakka: Thòi-chṳ, Mandarin: Táizhì) are the customary and traditional units of measure used in Taiwan. The Taiwanese units formed in the 1900s when Taiwan under Japanese rule. The system mainly refers to Japanese system with some units derived from the Qing era Chinese units and Dutch era Dutch

neg: Cambodian units of measurement Cambodian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Cambodia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Since 1914, the metric system is compulsory in Cambodia. Several units were used to measure length. One muoi (aka. mot thuoc) was equal to 1 m. Some other units are given below:. 1 phyeam = 2 muoi 1 sen = 40 muoi 1 yoch = 16000 muoi. Several units were used to measure mass. One muoi (mot dong can tay) was equal to 0.600 kg. Some other units are given below: 1 lin = 3/80 muoi 1 hun = 3/8

neg: Estonian units of measurement Estonian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Estonia to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Several units were used in Estonia. These units were Russian and local units. Several units were used in Estonia to measure length. One archine (Russian) was equal to 0.7112 m. 1 elle (Kuunar) = 0.75 archine 1 Foute = 3/7 archine 1 faden = 3 archine. A number of units were used in Estonia to measure mass. One pfund was equal to 430 g (0.430 kg). Some other units are provided below: 1 quent = 1/128 pfund 1 loth

neg: Syrian units of measurement cantar = 100 rottolo. Several units were used to measure capacity. One rotl was equal to 3.2 l. Some other units are given below: 1 makuk = 250 rotl 1 garava = 450 rotl. Syrian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Syria to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. The Metric system was adopted in 1935 in Syria. A number of units were used. One pic was equal to 0.582 m. A number of units were used to measure mass. One rottolo was equal to 1.785 kg. Some other units were given below: 1 drachme

neg: Somalian units of measurement Somalian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Somalia to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in 1950, and has been compulsory since 1972 in Somalia. A number of units were used. These units were local and varied with materials and provinces. Several units were used to measure length. One top was equal to 3.92 m. One cubito was equal to 1/7 top. A number of units were used to measure mass. One rottolo (pound) was equal to 0.448 kg. Some other units are given below: 1 okia (ounce) = 1/16 rottolo

neg: Chilean units of measurement Chilean units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Chile to measure quantities like length, mass, area, capacity, etc. From 1848, the metric system has been compulsory in Chile. Spanish customary units were used before 1848. To measure length several units were used. Legally, one vara is equal to 0.836 m. Some of the units and their legal values as follows: Several units were used to measure mass. One libra is equal to 0.460093 kg. Some other units are given below: In Argentina, one vara was equal to 0.698896 m. Mainly two systems, dry and

neg: Peruvian units of measurement fanegada was equal to 6459.6 m. Peruvian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Peru to measure length, mass, area, etc. The Metric system adopted in 1862 and has been compulsory since 1869 in Peru. Units from Spanish Castillian were used. One vara was equal to 0.835 98 m. One pie was equal to 0.278 66 m. Several units were used to measure mass. One libra was equal to 0.460 09 kg. Some other units are given below: 1 arroba = 25 libra 1 quintal = 100 libra 1 fanega = 140 libra. One topo

neg: Peruvian units of measurement Peruvian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Peru to measure length, mass, area, etc. The Metric system adopted in 1862 and has been compulsory since 1869 in Peru. Units from Spanish Castillian were used. One vara was equal to 0.835 98 m. One pie was equal to 0.278 66 m. Several units were used to measure mass. One libra was equal to 0.460 09 kg. Some other units are given below: 1 arroba = 25 libra 1 quintal = 100 libra 1 fanega = 140 libra. One topo was equal to 2706 m. One

neg: Philippine units of measurement Philippine units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in the Philippines to measure various quantities including mass, area, and capacity. The metric system has been compulsory in the country since 1860, during the late Spanish colonial period. A mixture of Spanish units and indigenous units were used. A number of units were used to measure mass. One catty was equal to about 600 grams. Some other units are given below: A caban of rice was equal to 60.33 kg, while a caban of cocoa was equal to 37.87 kg. Currently, a caban of any time of

neg: Tunisian units of measurement Tunisian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Tunisia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. In Tunisia, Metric System is compulsory since 1895. A number of units were used. Some of these units were still used even in 1920s too, for example. Several units were used. The unit, Pic was used depending on the measuring object. Some of the units are given below: 1 pic Arabic = 0.488 m 1 pic Turc = 0.637 m 1 pic endazé = 0.673 cm. Dra's hendaseh,for woolen goods, was equal to 26.49 in. A number of different

neg: Nicaraguan units of measurement Nicaraguan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Nicaragua to measure measurements in mass, area, capacity, etc. In Nicaragua, metric system has been adopted since 1910, and has been compulsory since 1912, by a joint convention among Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador. Before metric system, a number of modified Spanish (i.e. Spanish Castilian), English and local unites were used. Several units were used to measure mass in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador. Some units are given below: 1 caja = 16 kg 1 fanega = 92 kg 1 carga = 161

neg: Eritrean units of measurement are local units. One rotolo (pound) was equal to 0.448 g. Some other units are given below: 1 okia (ounce) = 1/16 rotolo 1 gisla = 163 kg. Several units were used to measure mass. These units are vary from one province or city to another and these units are local units. One messé was equal to 1.50 l. Some other units are given below: 1 cabaho = 4 messé 1 tanica = 12 messé 1 ghebeta = 16 messé 1 entelam = 128 messé. Eritrean units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Eritrea to

neg: Ethiopian units of measurement Ethiopian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement have been used in Ethiopia. The values of the most of these units are not well defined. In 1963, Ethiopia adopted the metric system. These units have also been referred to as Abyssinian units of measurements. Different units were used to measure length. Values provided below are approximations only as these units were often not well-defined. 1 pic = 0.686 metres 1 farsang = 5070m 1 berri = 1/3 farsang (approx. 3 pics) A number of units were used to measure mass. One rottolo is approximately equal to 0.311

neg: Bolivian units of measurement Bolivian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Bolivia to measure, for example, mass. Older system was basically derived from Spain. In Bolivia, International Metric system was legally optional since 1871, and International Metric system has been compulsory since 1893 even though, even in 1890s also, metric system was recognised at the custom-houses and other units which were of Spanish origin was also used. A number of units were used in Bolivia, and those units were of Spanish origin. Different units were used to measure mass. One quintal was equal to 46 kg (101.4179

neg: Tunisian units of measurement to 1.4098 lb. One metical for gold and silver was equal to 59.7 grains. Several units were used. One metter (mitre) was equal to 2.6417 gallon. One cafisso (cafiz) was equal to 496 l, and one millerole (Marseilles) was approximately equal to 64 l. Some other units are given below: 1 saah= 1/129 cafisso 1 whiba = 1/16 cafisso. Tunisian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Tunisia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. In Tunisia, Metric System is compulsory since 1895. A number of units were used. Some of these units were still

neg: Estonian units of measurement was equal to 6 hulmit. One tonne (Livonian) was equal to 12 hulmit. Estonian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Estonia to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Several units were used in Estonia. These units were Russian and local units. Several units were used in Estonia to measure length. One archine (Russian) was equal to 0.7112 m. 1 elle (Kuunar) = 0.75 archine 1 Foute = 3/7 archine 1 faden = 3 archine. A number of units were used in Estonia to measure mass. One pfund was equal to 430 g (0.430 kg).

neg: Weighing scale to its mass, so the standard masses used with balances are usually labeled in units of mass (e.g. g or kg). Unlike spring-based scales, balances are used for the precision measurement of mass as their accuracy is not affected by variations in the local gravitational field. (On Earth, for example, these can amount to ±0.5% between locations.) A change in the strength of the gravitational field caused by moving the balance does not change the measured mass, because the moments of force on either side of the beam are affected equally. A balance will render an accurate measurement of mass

neg: Icelandic units of measurement tunna = 120 pottar 1 öltunna = 136 pottar 1 korntunna = 144 pottar Icelandic units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Iceland to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Since 1907, metric system has been compulsory in Iceland. A number of units were used and these units were analogues to Danish. A number of units were used in Iceland to measure length. One fet was equal to 0.31385 m and one sjómíla was equal to 1855 m, as they were defined by their metric equivalents. Some other units are given below: 1 lína =

neg: Icelandic units of measurement Icelandic units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Iceland to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Since 1907, metric system has been compulsory in Iceland. A number of units were used and these units were analogues to Danish. A number of units were used in Iceland to measure length. One fet was equal to 0.31385 m and one sjómíla was equal to 1855 m, as they were defined by their metric equivalents. Some other units are given below: 1 lína = 1/144 fet 1 þumlungur = 1/12 fet 1 alin = 2 fet 1 faðmur

neg: Libyan units of measurement Libyan units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Libya to measure length, mass, area, etc. Metric system adopted in Libya in 1927. A number of different units were used. Several units were used to measure length. One pik was equal to 0.68 m as it was defined by metric equivalent. Some other units are given below (Note: these units too were defined by metric equivalents): 1 handaze = 1 pik 1 palmo = 1/3 pik 1 draa = 0.46 m. In tripoli, draa was equal to 26.42 in and arbi draa (lesser pik) was

neg: Algerian units of measurement Algerian units of measurement A number of different, unique Algerian units of measurement were once used in that country, including for length, mass, and capacity, before 1843. After that, Algeria adopted the French system of units (i.e., the metric system). Before the 1843 changeover, different units were used to measure length. One pic (dzera à torky) was equal either to 0.64 m or 0.623 m), while a different pic (dzera à rabry) was equal to 0.48 m or 0.467 m). Some other units are given below: 1 termin = 1/8 pic 1 rebia = 1/4 pic 1 nus = 1/2

neg: Venezuelan units of measurement Venezuelan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Venezuela to measure quantities like length, mass, etc. Metric system was optional in Venezuela since 1857, and has been compulsory since 1914. Older system was Spain (Castilian) System. Several units were used. Following of Granada: 1 vara = 0.8 m 1 meile = 6280 vara. Some other units are: 1 legua = 6280 vara 1 pie = 1/3 vara 1 cuarta = 1/4 vara 1 pulgada = 1/36 vara. According to an older source, one vara was equal to 0.835 m (32.874 in). Several units were used.

neg: Colombian units of measurement Colombian units of measurement A variety of units of measurement were used in Colombia to measure quantities like length, mass and area. In Colombia, International Metric System has adopted since 1853, and has been compulsory since 1854. Several different units were used before 1854. Older system before Metric system was derived from Spanish Castillian System. Different units were used to measure length. As in 1920s too, some units were derived from metric system. One vara was equal to 0.8 m (or 0.84 m). Some other units are provided below: 1 pulgada = 1/32 vara 1 cuarta = 1/4 vara 1

neg: Syrian units of measurement Syrian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Syria to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. The Metric system was adopted in 1935 in Syria. A number of units were used. One pic was equal to 0.582 m. A number of units were used to measure mass. One rottolo was equal to 1.785 kg. Some other units were given below: 1 drachme = 1/600 rottolo 1 pesi = 1/600 rottolo 1 metecali = 1/400 rottolo 1 mitcal = 1/400 rottolo 1 once = 1/60 rottolo 1 zurbo = 27.5 rottolo 1 cola = 35 rottolo 1

neg: Honduran units of measurement Honduran units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Honduras to measure measurements in length, mass, capacity, etc. In Honduras, metric system has been adopted since 1910, and has been compulsory since 1912, by a joint convention among Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador. Before metric system, a number of modified Spanish (i.e. Spanish Castilian), English and local unites were used, and continue to be used today by a large part of the country. A number of units were used to measure length. One vara was equal to 0.8128 m. Some other units are given

neg: Indonesian units of measurement 7 lb. Indonesian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Indonesia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in 1923 and has been compulsory in Indonesia since 1938. Old Dutch and local measures were used under Dutch East Indies. Local measures were very variable, and later they have been legally defined with their metric equivalents. A number of units were used to measure length. One depa was equal to 1.70 m by its legal definition. Some other units and their legal equivalents are given below: 1 hasta = 1/4 depa 1 kilan =

neg: Paraguayan units of measurement below: 1 lifio (old) = 4883.2 m 1 lifio = 100 vara = 75 m. Two main systems, dry and liquid, were used to measure capacity. One fanega was 288 l and one almude was 1/12 fanega. Several units were used to measure liquid capacity. One frasco was 3.029 litre. Some other units and their legal equivalents are given below: 1 cuart = 1/4 frasco 1 baril = 32 frasco 1 pipe = 192 frasco. Paraguayan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Paraguay to measure quantities including length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Metric system

neg: Cypriot units of measurement Cypriot units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Cyprus to measure quantities like length, mass, area and capacity. Before the Metric system, the British system was used. In between 1972-1974, metric system was adopted in Cyprus. A number of units were used with British system. One pic is equel to 2 foot (0.6096 m) as an accepted equivalence. A number of units were used to measure mass. One oke (Uqqa) was equal to 2.8 pound av (1.27006 kg) as an accepted equivalent. One moosa (hundredweight) was equal to 50.700 kg as an accepted equivalent.

neg: Astronomical system of units planets. Earth mass () is the unit of mass equal to that of the Earth. 1 = . Earth mass is often used to describe masses of rocky terrestrial planets. It is also used to describe Neptune-mass planets. One Earth mass is times a Jupiter mass. The astronomical unit of length is now defined as exactly 149 597 870 700 meters. It is approximately equal to the mean Earth–Sun distance. It was formerly defined as that length for which the Gaussian gravitational constant ("k") takes the value when the units of measurement are the astronomical units of length, mass and

neg: Byzantine units of measurement Byzantine tax collection contains emendations concerning the Emperor Michael's addition of a palm to the fathom used in computing the "schoinion", an act which reduced the holders' taxable area by about 5%. The ordinary units used for land measurement were Greek. The ordinary units used for liquid measurement were mostly Roman: The ordinary units used for measurement of weight or mass were mostly Roman, based on the late Roman pound. This has been reconstructed on the basis of known legislation of Constantine the Great in 309 establishing 72 gold solidi (, "nómisma") to the pound. As the early solidi weighed

neg: Thai units of measurement "wa", "ngan" and "rai" are still used in measurements of land area. The "baht" is still used as a unit of measurement in gold trading. However, one "baht" of 96.5% gold bullion is defined as 15.16 grams rather than the generic standard of 15 grams. The "baht" has also become the name of the currency of Thailand, which was originally fixed to the corresponding mass of silver. Thai units of measurement Thailand adopted the metric system on 17 December 1923. However, old Thai units are still in common use, especially for measurements of land. Before metrication, the traditional system of

neg: Swiss units of measurement Swiss units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Switzerland to measure length, mass, etc. Metric system was optional in 1868, and has been compulsory since 1877. Units were varied and were not in fixed values. During the transition to the metric system, units were fixed. Before 1856, almost every canton had its own system of units. A number of units were used to measure length. One pied (1 fuss) was equal to 0.30 m, according to the fixed value defined during the transition to the metric system. Some other units and their fixed values are

neg: Guinean units of measurement mediatabla = 1/32 benda 1 aguirage = 1/16 benda 1 quinto = 3/32 benda 1 piso = 1 uzan = 1/8 benda 1 seron = 3 /16 benda 1 eggaba = 1/3 benda 1 benda (offa) = 1/2 benda p One rotl was equal to 0.9538 lb. avoirdupois. Guinean units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Guinea to measure length, mass, etc. Since 1910, the metric system has been compulsory in Guinea. These units were mainly Portugal, England and local. Several units were used to measure length. Some of units are provided below: 1 pik

neg: Honduran units of measurement below: 1 cuarta = 1/4 vara 1 tercia = 1/3 vara 1 mecate = 24 vara. Several units were used to measure mass in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador. Some units are given below: 1 caja = 16 kg 1 fanega = 92 kg 1 carga = 161 kg. Several units were used to measure capacity in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador.One botella was equal to 0.63 to 0.67 l. One cajuela was equal to 16.6 l. The capacity of one cuartillo is very variable. Honduran units of measurement A number of units of measurement were

neg: Costa Rican units of measurement Costa Rican units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Costa Rica to measure measurements in length, mass, area, capacity, etc. In Costa Rica, metric system has been adopted since 1910, and has been compulsory since 1912, by a joint convention among Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador. Before metric system, a number of modified Spanish (i.e. Spanish Castilian), English and local unites were used. A number of units were used to measure length. One vara was equal to 0.8393 m. Some other units are given below: 1 cuarta = 1/4 vara 1 tercia =

neg: Paraguayan units of measurement Paraguayan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Paraguay to measure quantities including length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Metric system had been optional since 1890, and adopted since 1899 in Paraguay. Spanish system was used before metric system. A number of units were used to measure length. According to legal equivalents, one vara (old) was 0.838 56 m. One cuerda or One cordel was 83 1/3 vara or 69.88 m, according to legal equivalents. One vara was 0.866 m, according to legal equivalents. Some other units and their legal equivalents are given below: 1 pulgada

neg: Indonesian units of measurement Indonesian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Indonesia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in 1923 and has been compulsory in Indonesia since 1938. Old Dutch and local measures were used under Dutch East Indies. Local measures were very variable, and later they have been legally defined with their metric equivalents. A number of units were used to measure length. One depa was equal to 1.70 m by its legal definition. Some other units and their legal equivalents are given below: 1 hasta = 1/4 depa 1 kilan = 1/8 depa.

neg: Libyan units of measurement giarra was nearly equal to 50/71 barile. Following units were also used to measure liquid capacity by weight: 1 oka = 1282 g (defined by metric equivalent) 1 gorraf = 9.75 oka (of water) 1 giarra = 58.5 oka. In Tripoli, Mataro, for oil, was equal to 9.163 gal. Barca and Fezzan had the same units as units in Tripoli. Libyan units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Libya to measure length, mass, area, etc. Metric system adopted in Libya in 1927. A number of different units were used. Several units were used to

neg: Cambodian units of measurement the following names: 1 muoi gramme = 1 g 1 hocsep = 60 kg. Metric system has been compulsory with the following names: 1 muoi litre = 1 l 1 sêsep litre = 40 l. Cambodian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Cambodia to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Since 1914, the metric system is compulsory in Cambodia. Several units were used to measure length. One muoi (aka. mot thuoc) was equal to 1 m. Some other units are given below:. 1 phyeam = 2 muoi 1 sen = 40 muoi 1 yoch =

neg: Mexican units of measurement Mexican units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Mexico to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. The Metric system was optional from 1857, and has been compulsory since 1896. The Units of the system (from Spanish, Castillian) were legally defined during the transition period of the metric system. A number of units were used. One vara (lit. "pole") was equal to 0.838m (32.99 inches) as it was legally defined also use inches and feet. Some other units and legal equivalents are given below: 1 linea (lit. "line") = 1/432 vara 1 pulgada (lit. "thumbful", "inch")

neg: Unit of measurement some unit values occur naturally in science. Systems of units based on these are called natural units. Similar to natural units, atomic units (au) are a convenient system of units of measurement used in atomic physics. Also a great number of unusual and non-standard units may be encountered. These may include the solar mass (), the megaton (the energy released by detonating one million tons of trinitrotoluene, TNT) and the electronvolt. To reduce the incidence of retail fraud, many national statutes have standard definitions of weights and measures that may be used (hence "statute measure"), and these are verified by

neg: Cypriot units of measurement (bushel) = 36.368 l 1 medimno = 75.05 l 1 kartos = 4 oke 1 kouza = 8 oke 1 gomari = 128 oke (used for grain too). Cypriot units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Cyprus to measure quantities like length, mass, area and capacity. Before the Metric system, the British system was used. In between 1972-1974, metric system was adopted in Cyprus. A number of units were used with British system. One pic is equel to 2 foot (0.6096 m) as an accepted equivalence. A number of units were used to measure

neg: Bolivian units of measurement lb). One quintal was also equal to 4 arrobas. Bolivian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Bolivia to measure, for example, mass. Older system was basically derived from Spain. In Bolivia, International Metric system was legally optional since 1871, and International Metric system has been compulsory since 1893 even though, even in 1890s also, metric system was recognised at the custom-houses and other units which were of Spanish origin was also used. A number of units were used in Bolivia, and those units were of Spanish origin. Different units were used to measure

neg: Moroccan units of measurement Moroccan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Morocco to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Metric system has been compulsory in Morocco since 1923. A number of local units were used. Several units were used. These units were variable, not rigidly defined. Some units included: 1 cubit = 0.533 m 1 canna = 0.533 m 1 pic = 0.61 m 1 tonni = 1/8 pic. The code, covid, covado, cadee, or dhra was varied from 19.85 to 22.48 in (perhaps the best value was 20.92 in (0.531 3 m). Several units were used. These units

neg: Malay units of measurement sub measurements of 4 Churpak, or 8 Leng, or 16 Chentong. Churpak equals a Quart. Leng equals a Pint. Chentong equals a Cup.<ref> "Chentong" is also normally used only in certain areas, and so eight "leng" makes up a "gantang". When used to measure unhusked rice, a "gantang" weights about . Malay units of measurement Units of measurement used in Malaysia and neighbouring countries include the "kati", a unit of mass, and the "gantang", a unit of volume. In measuring amount by mass, the common unit is "kati", which is about 1 lb (604.79 g). A higher unit is "pikul"

neg: Sri Lankan units of measurement described the interior measurement of a "Parrah" as a perfect cube of 11.571 inches, and the seer as a cylinder of depth 4.35 inches and diameter 4.35 inches. Sri Lankan units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Sri Lanka to measure quantities like length, mass and capacity from very ancient times. Under the British Empire, imperial units became the official units of measurement and remained so until Sri Lanka adopted the metric system in the 1970s. Various units were used in Sri Lanka at different times and some only in certain regions. Some of

neg: Afghan units of measurement Afghan units of measurement A variety of units of measurement have been used in Afghanistan to measure length, mass and capacity. Those units were similar to Iranian, Arabian and Indian units. In 1926, Afghanistan has been adopted to metric system. Units similar to those used in Persia, Arabia and India, were used in Afghanistan before 1926. One notable unit used to measure length was the goes, which was equal t 1.16 m (45.67 in). Narcotics units used in Afghanistan include: 1 Ser = 7 kg (Ser-i-Kabuli) or 14 kg (Ser-i-Mazar - in Mazare Sharif) 1 Kharwar = 80 Ser -

neg: System of measurement numbers and it contributes greatly to the convenience of metric units. In the early metric system there were two base units, the metre for length and the gram for mass. The other units of length and mass, and all units of area, volume, and derived units such as density were derived from these two base units. Mesures usuelles (French for "customary measurements") were a system of measurement introduced as a compromise between the metric system and traditional measurements. It was used in France from 1812 to 1839. A number of variations on the metric system have been in use. These

neg: Scottish units Scottish units Scottish or Scots units of measurement are the weights and measures peculiar to Scotland which were nominally replaced by English units in 1685 but continued to be used in unofficial contexts until at least the late 18th century. The system was based on the ell (length), stone (mass), and boll and firlot (volume). This official system coexisted with local variants, especially for the measurement of land area. The system is said to have been introduced by David I of Scotland (1124–53), although there are no surviving records until the 15th century when the system was already in normal

neg: Mexican units of measurement (for oil) = 0.506 162 l 1 jarra = 18 cuartillos. One frasco was equal to 2 1/2 quarts, and baril was equal to 20 gallons, with local variations. Mexican units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Mexico to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. The Metric system was optional from 1857, and has been compulsory since 1896. The Units of the system (from Spanish, Castillian) were legally defined during the transition period of the metric system. A number of units were used. One vara (lit. "pole") was equal to 0.838m (32.99 inches) as it

neg: Chilean units of measurement liquid, were used to measure capacity in Chile. One almud was equal to 8.083 l. 12 almud were equal to one fanega. One cuartillo was equal to 1.111 l. 32 cuartillo were equal to one arroba. Chilean units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Chile to measure quantities like length, mass, area, capacity, etc. From 1848, the metric system has been compulsory in Chile. Spanish customary units were used before 1848. To measure length several units were used. Legally, one vara is equal to 0.836 m. Some of the units and their legal values

neg: Sri Lankan units of measurement Sri Lankan units of measurement A number of different units of measurement were used in Sri Lanka to measure quantities like length, mass and capacity from very ancient times. Under the British Empire, imperial units became the official units of measurement and remained so until Sri Lanka adopted the metric system in the 1970s. Various units were used in Sri Lanka at different times and some only in certain regions. Some of these remained in use well into the colonial period. The following is only a partial list. One covid was equal to 0.464 m (18.5 in). The Bam̆ba (Fathom),

neg: Venezuelan units of measurement Following of Granada: 1 libra = 1 kg 1 bag = 62.5 kg. According to a source libra was equal to 0.500 kg. Some other units are: 1 tonelada = 2000 libra 1 carga = 250 libra 1 Saco = 125 libra 1 Quintal = 100 libra 1 arroba = 25 libra 1 onza = 1/16 libra. According to another older source, one quintal was equal to 46.012 kg (101.438 1 lb). One arroba was equal to 16.137 l. Venezuelan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Venezuela to measure quantities like length, mass, etc.

neg: Base unit (measurement) aspects of the world, such as time, distance, velocity, mass, temperature, energy, and weight, and "units" are used to describe their magnitude or quantity. Many of these quantities are related to each other by various physical laws, and as a result the units of a quantities can be generally be expressed as a product of powers of other units; for example, momentum is mass multiplied by velocity, while velocity is measured in distance divided by time. These relationships are discussed in dimensional analysis. Those that can be expressed in this fashion in terms of the base units are called .

neg: Somalian units of measurement 1 frasla = 36 rottolo 1 gisla = 360 rottolo. One darat was equal to 8000 m. Two main systems, dry and liquid, were used. Several units were used to measure dry capacity. One chela was equal to 1.359 l. Some other units were given below: 1 tabla = 15 chela 1 gisla = 120 chela. One caba was equal to 0.453 l. Somalian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Somalia to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in 1950, and has been compulsory since 1972 in Somalia. A number of

neg: Egyptian units of measurement Egyptian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Egypt to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. In Egypt, the metric system was made optional in 1873 and has been compulsory in government use since 1891. A number of units were used in Egypt. Units and their interrelations were very variable in the national system. Since 1891 their metric equivalences have been defined. A number of units were used to measure length. One dirra baladi was equal to 0.58 m and one kassabah was equal to 3.55 m, according to the metric equivalences defined in 1891.

neg: Cuban units of measurement Cuban units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Cuba to measure quantities like mass, area, and capacity. In Cuba, Metric system has been compulsory since 1858. In 1920s too, other units from non-Metric Systems, old Spanish and American and local, were also used. Several units were used to measure length. Legua was approximately equal to 2 2/3 in, which is substantially different from the value of a "Legua" in Spanish customary units and a "League" elsewhere, which varied from about 1,500 metres to 11,000 metres. One vara was equal to 33.384 in. A Number of

neg: Colombian units of measurement metric system. one vara was equal to 0.64 m, and one fanegada was equal to 10000 vara Colombian units of measurement A variety of units of measurement were used in Colombia to measure quantities like length, mass and area. In Colombia, International Metric System has adopted since 1853, and has been compulsory since 1854. Several different units were used before 1854. Older system before Metric system was derived from Spanish Castillian System. Different units were used to measure length. As in 1920s too, some units were derived from metric system. One vara was equal to 0.8 m (or 0.84 m).

neg: Standard (metrology) Standard (metrology) In metrology (the science of measurement), a standard (or etalon) is an object, system, or experiment that bears a defined relationship to a unit of measurement of a physical quantity. Standards are the fundamental reference for a system of weights and measures, against which all other measuring devices are compared. Historical standards for length, volume, and mass were defined by many different authorities, which resulted in confusion and inaccuracy of measurements. Modern measurements are defined in relationship to internationally standardized reference objects, which are used under carefully controlled laboratory conditions to define the units of length, mass, electrical

neg: Nicaraguan units of measurement kg. Several units were used to measure area in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador. One manzana was equal to 10000 vara or 6987.4 m. One caballeria was equal to 64 manzana. Several units were used to measure capacity in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador.One botella was equal to 0.63 to 0.67 l. One cajuela was equal to 16.6 l. The capacity of one cuartillo is very variable. Nicaraguan units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Nicaragua to measure measurements in mass, area, capacity, etc. In Nicaragua, metric system has been adopted

neg: Cuban units of measurement 1 Fanega = 1/12 Caballeria Several units were used to measure area. As in 1920s, one bocoy was equal to 136.27 l. One barrile was equal to 1/6 bocoy. One arroba (liquid measure) was equal to 4.263 gallons. One fanega (dry measure), which was rarely used, was equal to 1.599 bushels, and one fanega (liquid measure) was equal to 16 gallons. Cuban units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Cuba to measure quantities like mass, area, and capacity. In Cuba, Metric system has been compulsory since 1858. In 1920s too, other units from non-Metric Systems,

neg: Swiss units of measurement of 4° Celsius. Pot was equal to 1/18 pied and was subdivided into 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. Swiss units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Switzerland to measure length, mass, etc. Metric system was optional in 1868, and has been compulsory since 1877. Units were varied and were not in fixed values. During the transition to the metric system, units were fixed. Before 1856, almost every canton had its own system of units. A number of units were used to measure length. One pied (1 fuss) was equal to 0.30 m, according to the fixed

neg: Malay units of measurement Malay units of measurement Units of measurement used in Malaysia and neighbouring countries include the "kati", a unit of mass, and the "gantang", a unit of volume. In measuring amount by mass, the common unit is "kati", which is about 1 lb (604.79 g). A higher unit is "pikul" or "picul", which is 100 "kati" or . In measuring amount by volume, the common unit is "gantang" (gallon), which is equivalent to or 8 pints. To make it clear, Gantang equals a Gallon. A Gallon has sub measurements of 4 Quarts, or 8 Pints, or 16 Cups. A Gantang has

neg: Brazilian units of measurement Brazilian units of measurement A number different units of measurement were used in Brazil to measure quantities including length, mass, area, and capacity, as those units were derived from Portugal and had significant local variances. In 1814, as part of the Portuguese Empire, Brazil adopted the new Portuguese metric system, which was based in the original metric system, but with its units having Portuguese traditional names. This system was not, however, widely adopted and was soon abandoned, with the Portuguese customary units continuing to be used. In 1862, the International Metric System finally became compulsory in Brazil. A number of

neg: Parts-per notation results. For example, electrochemists often use volume/volume, while chemical engineers may use mass/mass as well as volume/volume. Many academic papers of otherwise excellent level fail to specify their usage of the parts-per notation. SI-compliant units that can be used as alternatives are shown in the chart below. Expressions that the BIPM explicitly does not recognize as being suitable for denoting dimensionless quantities with the SI are shown in red text. Note that the notations in the “SI units” column above are all dimensionless quantities; that is, the units of measurement factor out in expressions like “1 nm/m” (1 nm/m =

neg: Cuban units of measurement units were used to measure mass. Some of units which were used in 1920s too in addition to metric system, and which belonged to old Spanish, American, and local, are provided below: 1 tonelada (or millier) = 1015.65 kg 1 tercio = 72.22 kg. One libra was equal to 1.0161 lb. Several units were used to measure area. As in 1920s, one caballeria Cubana was equal to 134202 m. Some of units which were used in 1920s too in addition to metric system, and which belonged to old Spanish, American, and local, are provided below: 1 Cordele = 1/324 Caballeria

neg: Arbitrary unit only serves to compare multiple measurements performed in similar environment, since the ratio between the measurement and the reference is a consistent and dimensionless quantity independent of what actual units are used. Units of such kind are commonly used in fields such as physiology to indicate substance concentration, and spectroscopy to express spectral intensity. When the reference measurement is precisely defined and internationally agreed upon, arbitrary units can also be a unit capable of public comparison. One example of a publicly defined arbitrary unit is the WHO International Unit. Abbreviations for "arbitrary unit" include: arb. unit, arb. u., AU, and

neg: Allocation (oil and gas) in any allocation system, agree upon and establish a set of principles to follow. The principles states the units and measurement types used in allocations, i.e. where to account mass, volume, molar or energy balance. Since physical properties of hydrocarbons are constantly changing when hydrocarbons from various contributing sources are mixed, affected by heat transfer and transitions in pressure and temperature, owners of hydrocarbon in a commingled material cannot be allocated materials equal to what physically delivered from their well. For instance, two multiphase streams are commingled, one with oil of mole weight 107 and gas of 20 kg/kgmol, the

neg: Mass–energy equivalence the same regardless of this motion, even for the extreme speeds or gravity considered in special and general relativity. The mass–energy formula also serves to convert to (and vice versa), no matter what system of measurement units is used. The formula was initially written in many different notations, and its interpretation and justification was further developed in several steps. In "Does the inertia of a body depend upon its energy content?" (1905), Einstein used to mean the speed of light in a vacuum and to mean the energy lost by a body in the form of radiation. Consequently, the equation

neg: Latvian units of measurement 35 kapp. One faden was equal to 4.077 m. One stoof was equal to 1.2752 l. Some other units included: 1 kanne = 2 stoof 1 kulmet = 9 stoof 1 anker = 30 stoof 1 poure = 54 stoof 1 loof = 54 stoof 1 tonne = 108 stoof. Latvian units of measurement A number of units of measurements were used in Latvia to measure length, mass, area, etc. Russian and local measures were used since 1845, and former system before those, was those of Holland. A number of units were used in Russian and local systems. Units included:

neg: Latvian units of measurement Latvian units of measurement A number of units of measurements were used in Latvia to measure length, mass, area, etc. Russian and local measures were used since 1845, and former system before those, was those of Holland. A number of units were used in Russian and local systems. Units included: 1 elle = 0.537 m 1 quartier = 1/4 elle 1 meile = 7 verste (Russian) = 7.468 km. One pfund was equal to 0.419 kg. One kapp was equal to 148.64 . Some other units included: 1 pourvete = 25 kapp 1 loofstelle = 25 kapp 1 tonnstelle =

neg: English Engineering units English Engineering units Some fields of engineering in the United States use a system of measurement of physical quantities known as the English Engineering units. The system is based on English units of measure. The English Engineering units is a set of consistent units used in the United States. The set is defined by the following units, with a comparison to the standard units based on the International System of Units. Units for other physical quantities are derived from this set as needed. In English Engineering units, the pound mass and the pound force are distinct base units, and Newton's

neg: Costa Rican units of measurement and Salvador.One botella was equal to 0.63 to 0.67 l. One cajuela was equal to 16.6 l. The capacity of one cuartillo is very variable. Costa Rican units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Costa Rica to measure measurements in length, mass, area, capacity, etc. In Costa Rica, metric system has been adopted since 1910, and has been compulsory since 1912, by a joint convention among Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador. Before metric system, a number of modified Spanish (i.e. Spanish Castilian), English and local unites were used. A number of units were

neg: Density per cubic metre (kg/m) and the cgs unit of gram per cubic centimetre (g/cm) are probably the most commonly used units for density. One g/cm is equal to one thousand kg/m. One cubic centimetre (abbreviation cc) is equal to one millilitre. In industry, other larger or smaller units of mass and or volume are often more practical and US customary units may be used. See below for a list of some of the most common units of density. A number of techniques as well as standards exist for the measurement of density of materials. Such techniques include the use of

neg: System of measurement System of measurement A system of measurement is a collection of units of measurement and rules relating them to each other. Systems of measurement have historically been important, regulated and defined for the purposes of science and commerce. Systems of measurement in modern use include the metric system, the imperial system, and United States customary units. The French Revolution gave rise to the metric system, and this has spread around the world, replacing most customary units of measure. In most systems, length (distance), mass, and time are "base quantities". Later science developments showed that either electric charge or electric current

neg: Astronomical constant interval of one day ("D") of 86400 seconds. The astronomical unit of mass is the mass of the Sun ("S"). The astronomical unit of length is that length ("A") for which the Gaussian gravitational constant ("k") takes the value when the units of measurement are the astronomical units of length, mass and time. † The definitions of these derived constants have been taken from the references cited, but the values have been recalculated to take account of the more precise values of the primary constants cited in the table. Astronomical constant An astronomical constant is a physical constant used in

neg: Belgian units of measurement perche. A number of units were used to measure mass in Belgium. One livre equals 489.5 g. Some other units are provided below: 1 loth = 1/32 livre 1 once = 1/16 livre 1 marc 1/2 livre 1 stein = 8 livre 1 quintal = 100 livre 1 chariot = 165 livre 1 balle = 200 livre 1 schiffpfund = 300 livre 1 charge = 400 livre. Different units were used to measure area in Belgium. One arpent was equal to 400 perche (130.6 a) With the starting era of Metric System in Belgium, other names were used for metric

neg: Measurement the 1960s, the International System of Units (SI) is the internationally recognised metric system. Metric units of mass, length, and electricity are widely used around the world for both everyday and scientific purposes. The metric system features a single base unit for many physical quantities. Other quantities are derived from the standard SI units. Multiples and fractions are expressed as powers of 10 of each unit. When smaller or larger units are more convenient for given use, metric prefixes can be added to the base unit to denote its multiple by a power of ten: a thousandth (10) of a

neg: System of measurement could be added to extend the set of base quantities by which many other metrological units could be easily defined. (However, electrical units are not necessary for such a set. Gaussian units, for example, have only length, mass, and time as base quantities, and the ampere is defined in terms of other units.) Other quantities, such as power and speed, are derived from the base set: for example, speed is distance per unit time. Historically a wide range of units was used for the same type of quantity: in different contexts, length was measured in inches, feet, yards, fathoms, rods,

neg: Ethiopian units of measurement 70 different units are used in an ordinary household. Some of the more important units used are kilograms, kunna, medeb, esir, bobo, pieces, litres, tassa, kubaya, birchiko, sini, bottles, guchiye, sahen and weket. Details for some of the common units of measurements are given below: Ethiopian units of measurement A number of different units of measurement have been used in Ethiopia. The values of the most of these units are not well defined. In 1963, Ethiopia adopted the metric system. These units have also been referred to as Abyssinian units of measurements. Different units were used to measure length. Values

neg: Brazilian units of measurement 12 "almudes" 1 "tonel" = 30 "almudes". The "cargueiro" (mule load) consisted of two small barrels of 40 l each. Brazilian units of measurement A number different units of measurement were used in Brazil to measure quantities including length, mass, area, and capacity, as those units were derived from Portugal and had significant local variances. In 1814, as part of the Portuguese Empire, Brazil adopted the new Portuguese metric system, which was based in the original metric system, but with its units having Portuguese traditional names. This system was not, however, widely adopted and was soon abandoned, with the Portuguese

neg: Standard units Standard units Standard units may be understood in two senses. The first sense is the general conceptual sense, as regarding standardized units used for consistent measurement. Most countries in the world use standardized units from of the metric system: The second meaning of standard unit refers to a unit of particular set of units of measurement called the standard system (versus the metric system). The standard system includes the standard units of the foot, the pound (mass), and the gallon. The United Kingdom and the United States both make, or have in the past made, use of the standard system.

neg: Maltese units of measurement these units are mentioned in TY Maltese. Note that there are two conflicting values for the "siegħ" (1/10 and 1/6 "tomna", respectively). All the Maltese mass units were redefined relative to the British Imperial ton in 1921. Before this, the units were presumably based on an Arabic standard. All equivalent measures listed in pounds below are exact values. nb. There are two distinct units which are named "kwart". This system was used during the rule of the Knights of St. John in Malta. Subsequent currencies in use are the pre-decimal British Pound and the Maltese lira. Malta has now switched

neg: Standard units However, each country defines them slightly differently: Standard units Standard units may be understood in two senses. The first sense is the general conceptual sense, as regarding standardized units used for consistent measurement. Most countries in the world use standardized units from of the metric system: The second meaning of standard unit refers to a unit of particular set of units of measurement called the standard system (versus the metric system). The standard system includes the standard units of the foot, the pound (mass), and the gallon. The United Kingdom and the United States both make, or have in the

neg: Brazilian units of measurement are given below : 1 "onça" = 1/16 "libra" 1 "marco" = 1/2 libra 1 "arroba" = 32 "libras" (One "arroba métrica" is equal to 15 kg.)(In Santos market Exchange, one "arroba" was 10 kg.) 1 "quintal" = 128 "libras" 1 "tonelada" = 1728 "libra". The "quilate" used to measure to mass of gems was equal to 3.075 grains, and the "outava" used to measure mass of topazes was 57.17 grains. Different units were used to measure area in Brazil, often with significant local variations. One "tarefa" was equal to . One "alqueire" was equal to 2.42×10 or 4.84×10 m

neg: Obsolete Finnish units of measurement Obsolete Finnish units of measurement The obsolete Finnish units of measurement consist mostly of a variety of units traditionally used in Finland that are similar to those that were traditionally used in other countries and are still used in the United Kingdom (imperial units) and the United States (United States customary units). Very few of these units are sometimes still used in everyday speech and even when buying and measuring things as shorthand for similar amounts in the metric system. For example, "kappa" (sometimes called "isokappa") is still used at markets to measure exactly 5 liters of potatoes. When ordering

neg: Brazilian units of measurement units were used with local variations. A number of different units were used in Brazil to measure length. One "pé" (foot) was equal to 0.33 m (with local variations). Some of other units are given below: 1 "polegada" (inch) = 1/12 pé 1 "palmo" (palm) = 2/3 pés 1 "vara" (yard) = 3 1/3 pés 1 "passo geométrico" = 5 pés 1 "braça" (fathom) = 6 2/3 pés 1 "légua" (league) = 20000 pés. A number of different units were used in Brazil to measure mass. One "libra" was equal to 459.05 g (with local variations). Some of other units

neg: Greek units of measurement Greek units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Greece to measure length, mass, area, and capacity. In Greece, the metric system has been used since 1836 and was made compulsory in 1922. One "piki" varied from 0.640 m to 0.670 m. 1 "pic" was equal to 1 piki. The "small piki" of Constantinople (also known as the "endeze") was equal to 0.648 m The "large piki" of Constantinople (also known as the "arsin") was equal to 0.669 m A masonry "piki" (also known as the "meimar zire") was equal to 0.750 m. Two types of

neg: Italian units of measurement Italian units of measurement A number of units of measurement were used in Italy to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Since 1862, the metric system has been compulsory (with the exception of Milan, which had already adopted the metric system by 1803). Units varied from one province or city to another. 1 piede liprando (foot) = 0.51377m. 1 punto (point) = 1/144 piede liprando 1 oncia (inch) = 1/12 piede liprando 1 canna = 4 piede liprando 1 trabucco = 6 piede liprando 1 miglio (mile) = 4333 1/3 piede liprando 1 braccio = 0.683 m 1 piede = 0.348

neg: Costa Rican units of measurement 1/3 vara 1 mecate = 24 vara. Several units were used to measure mass in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador. Some units are given below: 1 caja = 16 kg 1 fanega = 92 kg 1 carga = 161 kg. As a typical coffee measure, fanega was equal to 46 kg of coffee. Several units were used to measure area in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus and Salvador. One manzana was equal to 10000 vara or 6960.5 m. One caballeria was equal to 64 manzana. Several units were used to measure capacity in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragus

neg: Canonical units Canonical units A canonical unit is a unit of measurement agreed upon as default in a certain context. In astrodynamics, canonical units are defined in terms of an object's reference orbit. In this system, a reference mass, for example the sun, is assumed to be 1 "mass unit" and the mean distance from the orbiting object to the reference object is considered the "distance unit". Canonical units are useful when the precise distances and masses of objects in space are not available. However, by setting the mass of a given object to be 1 mass unit and the mean distance

neg: System of measurement applications. US customary units, however, are still the main system of measurement in the United States. While some steps towards metrication have been made (mainly in the late 1960s and early 1970s), the customary units have a strong hold due to the vast industrial infrastructure and commercial development. While imperial and US customary systems are closely related, there are a number of differences between them. Units of length and area (the inch, foot, yard, mile etc.) are identical except for surveying purposes. The Avoirdupois units of mass and weight differ for units larger than a pound (lb). The imperial system