This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...1 cubic foot 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard 128 cubic feet = 1 cord 40 feet of round timber ) = 1 ton 50 feet of hewn timber ) 40 cubic feet = 1 ton of shipping A cord is a pile of wood, 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, 8 feet long. Capacity Measures Dry 2 pints = 1 quart 8 quarts = 1 peck 4 pecks = 1 bushel ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...1 cubic foot 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard 128 cubic feet = 1 cord 40 feet of round timber ) = 1 ton 50 feet of hewn timber ) 40 cubic feet = 1 ton of shipping A cord is a pile of wood, 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, 8 feet long. Capacity Measures Dry 2 pints = 1 quart 8 quarts = 1 peck 4 pecks = 1 bushel Liquid 4 gills = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon 31 gallons = 1 barrel 2 barrels = 1 hogshead Weights Troy 24 grains = 1 pennyweight 20 pennyweights = 1 ounce 12 ounces = 1 pound 3 grains = 1 carat Avoirdupois 16 drams = 1 ounce 16 ounces = 1 pound 100 pounds = 1 hundred-weight 20 hundred-weight = 1 ton 112 pounds = 1 long hundred-weight 2240 pounds = 1 long ton Apothecaries' Weight 20 grains = 1 scruple 3 scruples = 1 dram 8 drams = 1 ounce 12 ounces = 1 pound Apothecaries' Measure 60 minims = 1 dram 8 drams = 1 ounce 16 ounces = 1 pint Circular Measures 60 seconds = 1 minute 60 minutes = 1 degree 360 degrees = 1 circumference Names For Numbers 12 units = 1 dozen 20 units = 1 score 12 dozen = 1 gross 12 gross = 1 great gross Paper Quantities 24 sheets = 1 quire 20 quires = 1 ream 2 reams = 1 bundle 5 bundles = 1 bale Book Sheets Folded in 2 leaves = 1 folio Folded in 4 leaves = a quarto Folded in 8 leaves = an octavo Folded in 12 leaves = 1 duodecimo Folded in 16 leaves = 1 16mo Special Measures Of Length 1 size = jt inch 1 hand = 4 inches 1 fathom = 6 feet 1 chain = 22 yards (100 links) 1 furlong = 40 rods 1 knot = 6,086 feet (nautical mile) Household Liquid Measures 120 drops of water = 1 teaspoonful 60 drops thick liquid = 1 teaspoonful 2 teaspoonfuls = 1 desert-spoonful 3 teaspoonfuls = 1 table-spoonful 16 table-spoonfuls = 1 cup 1 cup = pint 1 pint = 1 pound Money English 4 farthings = 1 penny 12 pence = 1 shilling 20...
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