The metric system of weights and measures compared with British standard weights and measures in a complete set of comparative tables; also tables of equivalent prices under the two systems, etc, Volume 6 |
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Page xviii - Square Measure. 144 square inches 1 square foot, 9 square feet 1 square yard, 30J square yards 1 square rod, 40 square rods 1 rood, 4 roods 1 acre.
Page xx - APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT 20 grains = 1 scruple. 3 scruples = 1 dram. 8 drams = 1 ounce. 12 ounces = 1 pound.