SettingsObsolete units of measure
Abucco
In Pegu, Burma, the abucco (plural abucci) was a unit of mass used for gold and silver.
In Pegu, Burma, the abucco (plural abucci) was a unit of mass used for gold and silver.
Adowlie
An adowlie (also adholee, adholy, adowly) is an obsolete unit of dry volume and mass formerly used in western India a standard measurement for grain and salt.
An adowlie (also adholee, adholy, adowly) is an obsolete unit of dry volume and mass formerly used in western India a standard measurement for grain and salt.
Alen
Alen or aln is a traditional Scandinavian unit of distance similar to the north German elle: roughly 60 centimeters.
Alen or aln is a traditional Scandinavian unit of distance similar to the north German elle: roughly 60 centimeters.
Ancient Egyptian units of measurement
Ancient Egyptian units of measure include units for length, area and volume.
Ancient Egyptian units of measure include units for length, area and volume.
Ancient Greek units of measurement
Ancient Greek units of measurement varied according to location and epoch.
Ancient Greek units of measurement varied according to location and epoch.
Ancient Mesopotamian units of measurement
Ancient Mesopotamian units of measurement originated in the loosely organized city-states of Early Dynastic Sumer.
Ancient Mesopotamian units of measurement originated in the loosely organized city-states of Early Dynastic Sumer.
Apothecaries' system
The apothecaries' system of weights is a historical system of mass units that were used by physicians and apothecaries for medical recies, and also sometimes by scientists.
The apothecaries' system of weights is a historical system of mass units that were used by physicians and apothecaries for medical recies, and also sometimes by scientists.
Atom (time)
The atom was a unit of time referred to in medieval philosophical writings as the smallest possible division of time.
The atom was a unit of time referred to in medieval philosophical writings as the smallest possible division of time.
Bahar (unit)
Bahar (Arabic: بـهـﺭ) is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Bahar (Arabic: بـهـﺭ) is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Bamboo (unit)
A bamboo is an obsolete unit of length in India and Myanmar.
A bamboo is an obsolete unit of length in India and Myanmar.
Batman (unit)
The batman was a unit of mass used in the Ottoman Empire and among Turkic peoples of the Russian Empire.
The batman was a unit of mass used in the Ottoman Empire and among Turkic peoples of the Russian Empire.
Bigha
The bigha is a unit of measurement of area of a land, commonly used in Nepal, Bangladesh and in a few states of India including Uttaranchal,Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, W...
The bigha is a unit of measurement of area of a land, commonly used in Nepal, Bangladesh and in a few states of India including Uttaranchal,Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, W...
Buddam (unit)
A buddam (also known as a chow) is an obsolete unit of mass used in the pearl trade in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in the 19th century.
A buddam (also known as a chow) is an obsolete unit of mass used in the pearl trade in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in the 19th century.
Burmese league
A bamboo is an obsolete unit of length in India and Myanmar.
A bamboo is an obsolete unit of length in India and Myanmar.
Cana (unit)
A cana was a unit of length used in the former Crown of Aragon.
A cana was a unit of length used in the former Crown of Aragon.
Candlepower
Candlepower (abbreviated as cp) is a now-obsolete unit which was used to express levels of light intensity in terms of the light emitted by a candle of specific size and constituents.
Candlepower (abbreviated as cp) is a now-obsolete unit which was used to express levels of light intensity in terms of the light emitted by a candle of specific size and constituents.
Candy (unit)
The candy or candee (Marathi: खंडी, khaṇḍī; Tamil: கண்டி, kṇṭi; Malayalam: kaṇḍi, kaṇṭi), also known as the maunee, was a traditional South Asian unit of mass, equal ...
The candy or candee (Marathi: खंडी, khaṇḍī; Tamil: கண்டி, kṇṭi; Malayalam: kaṇḍi, kaṇṭi), also known as the maunee, was a traditional South Asian unit of mass, equal ...
Carcel
The Carcel is a former French unit for measuring the intensity of light.
The Carcel is a former French unit for measuring the intensity of light.
Carcel burner
The Carcel lamp was an efficient lighting device used in the nineteenth century for domestic purposes and in France as the standard measure for illumination.
The Carcel lamp was an efficient lighting device used in the nineteenth century for domestic purposes and in France as the standard measure for illumination.
Carucate
The carucate or ploughland was a unit of assessment for tax used in most Danelaw counties of England, and is found for example in Domesday Book.
The carucate or ploughland was a unit of assessment for tax used in most Danelaw counties of England, and is found for example in Domesday Book.
Cawnie
A cawnie is an obsolete unit of land area used in Chennai (formerly Madras) in India.
A cawnie is an obsolete unit of land area used in Chennai (formerly Madras) in India.
Chungah
A chungah is an obsolete unit of volume used in India, approximately equal to 1/6 of an imperial gallon (0.758 litres).
A chungah is an obsolete unit of volume used in India, approximately equal to 1/6 of an imperial gallon (0.758 litres).
Coomb (unit)
A coomb is a measure of volume.
A coomb is a measure of volume.
Corgee
A corgee is an obsolete unit of mass equal to 212 moodahs, or rush mat bundles of rice.
A corgee is an obsolete unit of mass equal to 212 moodahs, or rush mat bundles of rice.
Cottah
A katha (also spelled cottah) is an unit of area in Bangladesh and India approximately equal to 1/20th of a bigha (720 ft² or 66.89 m²).
A katha (also spelled cottah) is an unit of area in Bangladesh and India approximately equal to 1/20th of a bigha (720 ft² or 66.89 m²).
Cran (unit)
A cran around 1796 was a measure used in the North Sea fishing industry for approximate number (~750) of herring of a standard box of about 37.5 imperial gallons.
A cran around 1796 was a measure used in the North Sea fishing industry for approximate number (~750) of herring of a standard box of about 37.5 imperial gallons.
Cullingey
A cullingey is an obsolete unit of mass that was used in the southern region in state of Karnataka in India.
A cullingey is an obsolete unit of mass that was used in the southern region in state of Karnataka in India.
Cullishigay
A cullishigay is an obsolete unit of dry volume used on the Malabar coast of southern India approximately equal to 1.25 imperial bushels (44 litres).
A cullishigay is an obsolete unit of dry volume used on the Malabar coast of southern India approximately equal to 1.25 imperial bushels (44 litres).
Decimal (unit)
A decimal is a unit of area in India and Bangladesh approximately equal to 1/100 acre.
A decimal is a unit of area in India and Bangladesh approximately equal to 1/100 acre.
Decuriae
Decuriae was a Roman unit of measurement applied to civitas of native peoples.
Decuriae was a Roman unit of measurement applied to civitas of native peoples.
Delisle scale
The Delisle scale (°D) is a temperature scale invented in 1732 by the French astronomer Joseph-Nicolas Delisle (1688–1768).
The Delisle scale (°D) is a temperature scale invented in 1732 by the French astronomer Joseph-Nicolas Delisle (1688–1768).
Dessiatin
A dessiatin or desyatina (Десятина) is an archaic land measurement used in tsarist Russia.
A dessiatin or desyatina (Десятина) is an archaic land measurement used in tsarist Russia.
Dharni (unit)
The dharni (धार्नि dhārni) is an obsolete unit of mass, formerly used in Nepal, of about 2½ seer.
The dharni (धार्नि dhārni) is an obsolete unit of mass, formerly used in Nepal, of about 2½ seer.
Dirham
Dirham or dirhem (درهم) is a unit of currency in several Arab or Berber nations, and formerly the related unit of mass (the Ottoman dram) in the Ottoman Empire and Persian states.
Dirham or dirhem (درهم) is a unit of currency in several Arab or Berber nations, and formerly the related unit of mass (the Ottoman dram) in the Ottoman Empire and Persian states.
Faggot (unit)
A faggot is an archaic English unit applied to various-sized collections of sticks: :1 short faggot of sticks = 2 ft girth × 3 ft long bundle of short wood sticks/billets :1 lon...
A faggot is an archaic English unit applied to various-sized collections of sticks: :1 short faggot of sticks = 2 ft girth × 3 ft long bundle of short wood sticks/billets :1 lon...
Finnish obsolete units of measurement
The Finnish obsolete 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 sti...
The Finnish obsolete 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 sti...
Finnish units of measurement
In Finland, approximate units of measure were derived from natural actions or objects such body parts, later standardised for the purpose of commerce.
In Finland, approximate units of measure were derived from natural actions or objects such body parts, later standardised for the purpose of commerce.
Firlot
In Scotland, the firlot was a dry measure used until the introduction of Imperial units by the Weights and Measures Act 1824.
In Scotland, the firlot was a dry measure used until the introduction of Imperial units by the Weights and Measures Act 1824.
Fresnel (frequency)
A Fresnel is a unit of frequency equal to 1012 s−1.
A Fresnel is a unit of frequency equal to 1012 s−1.
Garce
A garce is an obsolete unit of measurement.
A garce is an obsolete unit of measurement.
German obsolete units of measurement
The obsolete units of measurement of German-speaking countries consist mostly of a variety of units that are similar to those that were traditionally used in other countries and are still used i...
The obsolete units of measurement of German-speaking countries consist mostly of a variety of units that are similar to those that were traditionally used in other countries and are still used i...
Girah
A girah (also geerah) was a unit of length in India and Pakistan approximately equal to 2.25 inches (5.715 cm).
A girah (also geerah) was a unit of length in India and Pakistan approximately equal to 2.25 inches (5.715 cm).
Ground (unit)
A ground is a unit of area used in India approximately equal to 203 square meters (2,185 ft²).
A ground is a unit of area used in India approximately equal to 203 square meters (2,185 ft²).
Grzywna (unit)
The grzywna was a measure of weight, mainly for gold and silver, commonly used throughout medieval central Europe, in particular Poland, Bohemia and the Rus lands.
The grzywna was a measure of weight, mainly for gold and silver, commonly used throughout medieval central Europe, in particular Poland, Bohemia and the Rus lands.
Guz
A guz (Persian: ﮔﺰ), also written as gaz, guzz, guj or gudge, is an obsolete unit of length used in parts of Asia.
A guz (Persian: ﮔﺰ), also written as gaz, guzz, guj or gudge, is an obsolete unit of length used in parts of Asia.
Hat'h
A hat'h (hath, hand, cubit, moolum or mulam) is an obsolete unit of length in India equal to 24 angli (approximately 18 inches) or 2 hat'h to a gaz (approximately 1 yard).
A hat'h (hath, hand, cubit, moolum or mulam) is an obsolete unit of length in India equal to 24 angli (approximately 18 inches) or 2 hat'h to a gaz (approximately 1 yard).
Hekat (unit)
The hekat or heqat (transcribed HqA.t) was an ancient Egyptian volume unit used to measure grain, bread, and beer.
The hekat or heqat (transcribed HqA.t) was an ancient Egyptian volume unit used to measure grain, bread, and beer.
Hide (unit)
The hide was originally an amount of land sufficient to support a household, but later in Anglo-Saxon England became a unit used in assessing land for liability to "geld", or land tax.
The hide was originally an amount of land sufficient to support a household, but later in Anglo-Saxon England became a unit used in assessing land for liability to "geld", or land tax.
Hobbit (unit)
The hobbit (also hobbett, hobbet, or hobed, from hobaid) is a unit of volume or weight formerly used in Wales for trade in grain and other staples.
The hobbit (also hobbett, hobbet, or hobed, from hobaid) is a unit of volume or weight formerly used in Wales for trade in grain and other staples.
Homer (unit)
A homer (חמר; also kor, כּר) is a unit of volume used by ancient Hebrews for liquids.
A homer (חמר; also kor, כּר) is a unit of volume used by ancient Hebrews for liquids.
Japanese units of measurement
Shakkan-hō is the traditional Japanese system of measurement.
Shakkan-hō is the traditional Japanese system of measurement.
Jow
A jow (also called a jacob) is an obsolete unit of length in India approximately equal 0.25 inch (about 0.63 cm).
A jow (also called a jacob) is an obsolete unit of length in India approximately equal 0.25 inch (about 0.63 cm).
Katha (unit)
A katha (also spelled cottah) is an unit of area in Bangladesh and India approximately equal to 1/20th of a bigha (720 ft² or 66.89 m²).
A katha (also spelled cottah) is an unit of area in Bangladesh and India approximately equal to 1/20th of a bigha (720 ft² or 66.89 m²).
Kile (unit)
The kile was an Ottoman unit of volume similar to a bushel, like other dry measures also often defined as a specific weight of a particular commodity.
The kile was an Ottoman unit of volume similar to a bushel, like other dry measures also often defined as a specific weight of a particular commodity.
Koku
A koku of rice weighs about 150 kilograms.
A koku of rice weighs about 150 kilograms.
Kula (unit)
A kula is an obsolete unit of measurement.
A kula is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Lachter
The Lachter (also Berglachter) was a common unit of length used in the mining industry in Europe, usually to measure depth, tunnel driving and the size of mining fields; it was als...
The Lachter (also Berglachter) was a common unit of length used in the mining industry in Europe, usually to measure depth, tunnel driving and the size of mining fields; it was als...
Last (unit)
A last was a medieval measure of gunpowder used mainly in England.
A last was a medieval measure of gunpowder used mainly in England.
League (unit)
A league is a unit of length.
A league is a unit of length.
Leiden scale
The Leiden scale was used to calibrate low-temperature indirect measurements in the early twentieth century, by providing conventional values (in kelvins, then termed "degrees Kelvin") of helium...
The Leiden scale was used to calibrate low-temperature indirect measurements in the early twentieth century, by providing conventional values (in kelvins, then termed "degrees Kelvin") of helium...
Lessa (unit)
A lessa was a customary unit of area used in the Indian state of Manipur and neighbouring regions.
A lessa was a customary unit of area used in the Indian state of Manipur and neighbouring regions.
Ligne
The ligne (from the French word meaning "line") is a unit of length that was in use prior to the French adoption of the metric system in the late 18th century, and is still used by French an...
The ligne (from the French word meaning "line") is a unit of length that was in use prior to the French adoption of the metric system in the late 18th century, and is still used by French an...
Line (unit)
The line is a unit of measurement, one line being equal to of an English (prior to 1824) inch.
The line is a unit of measurement, one line being equal to of an English (prior to 1824) inch.
London quarter
The London quarter was a unit of weight, described in the Magna Carta as the object of a standardization of weights and measures.
The London quarter was a unit of weight, described in the Magna Carta as the object of a standardization of weights and measures.
Lot (unit)
A lot is an old unit of weight used in many European countries since Middle Ages until the beginning of the 20th century.
A lot is an old unit of weight used in many European countries since Middle Ages until the beginning of the 20th century.
Loukhai
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Lourak
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Loushal
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Macedonian cubit
The Macedonian cubit was a unit of measurement in use in ancient Macedon.
The Macedonian cubit was a unit of measurement in use in ancient Macedon.
Mache (unit)
Mache (symbol ME from German Mache-Einheit, plural Maches) is an obsolete unit of volumic radioactivity named for the Austrian physicist Heinrich Mache.
Mache (symbol ME from German Mache-Einheit, plural Maches) is an obsolete unit of volumic radioactivity named for the Austrian physicist Heinrich Mache.
Marabba
A marabba is an obsolete unit of area in India and Pakistan approximately equal to 25 acres, (10.117 hectares).
A marabba is an obsolete unit of area in India and Pakistan approximately equal to 25 acres, (10.117 hectares).
Mark (unit)
The mark was originally a unit of mass for gold and silver common throughout western Europe, and was equal to 8 troy ounces (249 g).
The mark was originally a unit of mass for gold and silver common throughout western Europe, and was equal to 8 troy ounces (249 g).
Masu (Japanese)
A masu was originally a square wooden box used to measure rice in Japan during the feudal period.
A masu was originally a square wooden box used to measure rice in Japan during the feudal period.
Metretes
A metretes was an ancient Greek unit of liquid measurement, equivalent to 37.4 liters.
A metretes was an ancient Greek unit of liquid measurement, equivalent to 37.4 liters.
Morgen
A morgen was a unit of measurement of land in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the Dutch colonies, including South Africa and Taiwan.
A morgen was a unit of measurement of land in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the Dutch colonies, including South Africa and Taiwan.
Munjandie
A munjandie is an obsolete unit of mass in India approximately equal to 4 grains (0.259 g).
A munjandie is an obsolete unit of mass in India approximately equal to 4 grains (0.259 g).
Newton scale
The Newton scale is a temperature scale devised by Isaac Newton around 1700.
The Newton scale is a temperature scale devised by Isaac Newton around 1700.
Obsolete Polish units of measurement
The traditional Polish units of measurement included two uniform yet distinct systems of weights and measures, as well as a number of related systems borrowed from neighbouring states.
The traditional Polish units of measurement included two uniform yet distinct systems of weights and measures, as well as a number of related systems borrowed from neighbouring states.
Oka (mass)
The oka, okka, or oke (Ottoman Turkish اوقه) was an Ottoman measure of mass, equal to 400 dirhems (Ottoman drams).
The oka, okka, or oke (Ottoman Turkish اوقه) was an Ottoman measure of mass, equal to 400 dirhems (Ottoman drams).
Omer (unit)
The omer (עמר) is an ancient Israelite unit of dry measure used in the era of the Temple in Jerusalem.
The omer (עמר) is an ancient Israelite unit of dry measure used in the era of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Oxgang
An oxgang or bovate (; oxgang; damh-imir; ) is an old land measurement formerly used in Scotland and England.
An oxgang or bovate (; oxgang; damh-imir; ) is an old land measurement formerly used in Scotland and England.
Palm (length)
The palm may be either one of two obsolete anthropic non-SI units of measurement of length.
The palm may be either one of two obsolete anthropic non-SI units of measurement of length.
Pao (unit)
The pao is an obsolete unit of dry measure (mass) which was used in South Asia.
The pao is an obsolete unit of dry measure (mass) which was used in South Asia.
Parasang
The parasang (فرسنگ/فرسخ/پرسنگ) is a historical Iranian unit of itinerant distance comparable to the European league.
The parasang (فرسنگ/فرسخ/پرسنگ) is a historical Iranian unit of itinerant distance comparable to the European league.
Pari (unit)
A pari was customary unit of area equal to 50×60 sana lamjel in Manipur, India, approximately 1 hectare.
A pari was customary unit of area equal to 50×60 sana lamjel in Manipur, India, approximately 1 hectare.
Passeree
A passeree is an obsolete unit of mass used in Bengal that approximately equalled 4.677 kg (10.3 lb).
A passeree is an obsolete unit of mass used in Bengal that approximately equalled 4.677 kg (10.3 lb).
Pau (unit)
Pau was a customary unit of capacity used In Brunei, Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Pau was a customary unit of capacity used In Brunei, Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Pennyweight
A pennyweight is a unit of mass that is equal to 24 grains, 1/20 of a troy ounce, 1/240 of a troy pound, approximately 0.054857 avoirdupois ounce and exactly 1.55517384 grams.
A pennyweight is a unit of mass that is equal to 24 grains, 1/20 of a troy ounce, 1/240 of a troy pound, approximately 0.054857 avoirdupois ounce and exactly 1.55517384 grams.
Perch (unit)
A perch is as a unit of measurement used for length, area, and volume in a number of systems of measurement.
A perch is as a unit of measurement used for length, area, and volume in a number of systems of measurement.
Pièze
The pièze is the unit of pressure in the metre-tonne-second system of units (mts system), used, e.g., in the former Soviet Union 1933-1955.
The pièze is the unit of pressure in the metre-tonne-second system of units (mts system), used, e.g., in the former Soviet Union 1933-1955.
Poncelet
The poncelet (p) is an obsolete unit of power, once used in France and replaced by cheval vapeur (cv, metric horsepower).
The poncelet (p) is an obsolete unit of power, once used in France and replaced by cheval vapeur (cv, metric horsepower).
Portuguese customary units
The Portuguese customary units were used in Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the Portuguese Empire until the adoption of the Metric System in the 19th century.
The Portuguese customary units were used in Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the Portuguese Empire until the adoption of the Metric System in the 19th century.
Puddee
A puddee is an obsolete unit of dry volume used in Chennai (formerly Madras) in southern India.
A puddee is an obsolete unit of dry volume used in Chennai (formerly Madras) in southern India.
Pyramid inch
The pyramid inch, infrequently called the sacred Jewish inch, is a unit of measure claimed by pyramidologists to have been used in ancient times.
The pyramid inch, infrequently called the sacred Jewish inch, is a unit of measure claimed by pyramidologists to have been used in ancient times.
Rood (unit)
Rood has several distinct meanings, all derived from the same basic etymology.
Rood has several distinct meanings, all derived from the same basic etymology.
Réaumur scale
The Réaumur scale (°Ré, °Re, °R), also known as the "octogesimal division", is a temperature scale in which the freezing and boiling points of water are set to 0 and 80 degrees respectively.
The Réaumur scale (°Ré, °Re, °R), also known as the "octogesimal division", is a temperature scale in which the freezing and boiling points of water are set to 0 and 80 degrees respectively.
Rømer scale
Rømer is a temperature scale named after the Danish astronomer Ole Christensen Rømer, who proposed it in 1701.
Rømer is a temperature scale named after the Danish astronomer Ole Christensen Rømer, who proposed it in 1701.
Sana lamjel
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Sana lamjel was a customary unit of length used in the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur, now a state of India.
Schoenus
A schoenus (Latin) or schoinos (Greek) is a historical unit of itinerant distance once common throughout the Mediterranean.
A schoenus (Latin) or schoinos (Greek) is a historical unit of itinerant distance once common throughout the Mediterranean.
Seah (unit)
The se'ah (סאה) is a unit of dry measure of ancient origin used in Halakha (Jewish religious law), which equals one third of an ephah, or bath.
The se'ah (סאה) is a unit of dry measure of ancient origin used in Halakha (Jewish religious law), which equals one third of an ephah, or bath.
Seer (unit)
A Seer (also sihr) is an obsolete unit of mass and volume that was used in parts of Asia.
A Seer (also sihr) is an obsolete unit of mass and volume that was used in parts of Asia.
Ser (unit)
A ser is an obsolete unit of dry volume in India.
A ser is an obsolete unit of dry volume in India.
Spanish customary units
There are a number of Spanish units of measurement of length or area that are now virtually obsolete (due to metrication).
There are a number of Spanish units of measurement of length or area that are now virtually obsolete (due to metrication).
Spat (unit)
The spat (symbol S), from the Latin Spatium ("Space") is an obsolete unit of distance used in astronomy.
The spat (symbol S), from the Latin Spatium ("Space") is an obsolete unit of distance used in astronomy.
Stadion (unit of length)
The stadion, Latinized as stadium and anglicized as stade, is an ancient Greek unit of length.
The stadion, Latinized as stadium and anglicized as stade, is an ancient Greek unit of length.
Sthène
The sthène is the unit of force in the metre-tonne-second system of units (mts), invented in France and used in the Soviet Union 1933-1955.
The sthène is the unit of force in the metre-tonne-second system of units (mts), invented in France and used in the Soviet Union 1933-1955.
Talent (measurement)
The "talent" (talentum, from Ancient Greek:, talanton 'scale, balance') was one of several ancient units of mass, as well as corresponding units of value equivalent to these masses of a prec...
The "talent" (talentum, from Ancient Greek:, talanton 'scale, balance') was one of several ancient units of mass, as well as corresponding units of value equivalent to these masses of a prec...
Tank (unit)
A tank is an obsolete unit of mass in India approximately equal to 4.4 g (69 gr).
A tank is an obsolete unit of mass in India approximately equal to 4.4 g (69 gr).
Tathe
A tathe or tate is a unit of area which was used in Fermanagh and Monaghan, equivalent to 60 Irish acres.
A tathe or tate is a unit of area which was used in Fermanagh and Monaghan, equivalent to 60 Irish acres.
Technical atmosphere
A technical atmosphere is a non-SI unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force per square centimeter.
A technical atmosphere is a non-SI unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force per square centimeter.
Toise
A toise (symbol: T) is a unit of measure for length, area and volume originating in pre-revolutionary France.
A toise (symbol: T) is a unit of measure for length, area and volume originating in pre-revolutionary France.
Traditional Turkish units of measurement
The list of traditional Turkish units of measurement, aka Ottoman units of measurement, is given below.
The list of traditional Turkish units of measurement, aka Ottoman units of measurement, is given below.
Unglie
A unglie ("finger") is an obsolete unit of length equal to three-fourths of an inch (1.905 cm) that was used in India and Pakistan.
A unglie ("finger") is an obsolete unit of length equal to three-fourths of an inch (1.905 cm) that was used in India and Pakistan.
Units of measurement
A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a physical quantity, defined and adopted by convention and/or by law, that is used as a standard for measurement of the same physical quantity.
A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a physical quantity, defined and adopted by convention and/or by law, that is used as a standard for measurement of the same physical quantity.
Virgate
The virgate or yardland was a unit of land area measurement used in medieval England, typically outside the Danelaw, and was held to be the amount of land that a team of two oxen could plo...
The virgate or yardland was a unit of land area measurement used in medieval England, typically outside the Danelaw, and was held to be the amount of land that a team of two oxen could plo...
Wedgwood scale
The Wedgwood scale is an obsolete temperature scale, which was used to measure temperatures above the boiling point of mercury of.
The Wedgwood scale is an obsolete temperature scale, which was used to measure temperatures above the boiling point of mercury of.
Wey (unit)
A wey is a unit of mass used in England since before 900 CE. The value of a wey has varied over time though was originally used to denote 2 hundredweight or 256 pounds.
A wey is a unit of mass used in England since before 900 CE. The value of a wey has varied over time though was originally used to denote 2 hundredweight or 256 pounds.
Winchester measure
Winchester measure is a set of legal standards of volume defined in the city of Winchester, England during the tenth century and in use, with some modifications, until the present day.
Winchester measure is a set of legal standards of volume defined in the city of Winchester, England during the tenth century and in use, with some modifications, until the present day.
Yojana
A Yojana (Sanskrit : योजन ) is a Vedic measure of distance used in ancient India.
A Yojana (Sanskrit : योजन ) is a Vedic measure of distance used in ancient India.
Zentner
The zentner (German Zentner, from Latin centenarius, derived from centum meaning "hundred") is an old name for a unit of mass used predominantly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,...
The zentner (German Zentner, from Latin centenarius, derived from centum meaning "hundred") is an old name for a unit of mass used predominantly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,...
Zolotnik
A zolotnik (in Russian: золотник; abbr.: zol.
A zolotnik (in Russian: золотник; abbr.: zol.