Conversion table

In the earlier days, there were a number of units were used for weighing and measurement in various countries. Later, due to the growth of inter continental trade, a common unit become necessary for the trade.

The following table can be used for unit conversion.

Length

1 mile = 1760 yard
1 mile = 8 furlong
1 furlong = 10 chain
1 chain = 4 rod
1 rod = 5 1/2 yard
1 yard = 3 feet
1 foot = 12 inch

Standard Unit : metre

Area

1 sq. mile = 640 acre
1 acre = 4840 sq. yard
1 sq. yard = 9 sq. feet
1 sq. foot = 144 sq. inch

Standard Unit : metre^2 (sq m)

1 are = 2.47 cents

Volume

1 gal = 4 quart
1 quart = 2 pint
1 pint = 4 gill
1 pint = 34.6774 inch3
1 gill = 5 fl. oz
1 fl. oz = 8 fl. drachm
1 US gal = 0.8327 gal
1 US pint = 0.8327 pint
1 US pint = 16 fl. oz
1 yard3 = 27 feet3
1 foot3 = 1728 inch3

Standard Unit : metre^3 (cub. m)

Weight

1 ton = 20 cwt
1 ton = 2240 lb
1 ton = 1.12 US ton
1 cwt = 4 quarter
1 quarter = 2 stone
1 stone = 14 lb
1 lb = 16 oz
1 oz = 16 dram
1 oz = 437.5 grain
1 US ton = 2000 lb
1 Sovereign = 8 g

Cast Iron weights



Sovereign is a British gold coin (22 carat) with a gold content of 7.322 g (113 grains) weighing 7.9881 g. The coin has a thickness of 1.52 mm and a diameter of 22.05 mm. The coin has an effigy of St George.

Standard Unit : gram
conveniently kilogram and ton are used.

Brass weights