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 METRIC WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Metric measures most commonly found in statistical returns with equivalents : —

Length.

Centimetre Metre. . . Kilometre

039 inch

39-37 inches

0621 mile

Liquid Measure.

Litre ...

Hectolitre

1 "76 pints

22 gallons

Weight— Avoiuuurois.

Gramme 15'42 grains

Kilogramme 2205 pounds

Quintal ... 220-46 pounds

Ton 2204-6 pounds

Surface Measi'kk.

Square metre

Hectare

Square kilometre

10-26 sq. feet 2 47 acres 386 sq. mik

Dry Measure,

Litre Hectolitre

0-91 quart 2 - 75 bushels

Weight— Tkoy.

Gramme ... ... 15 "42 grains

Kilogramme ... 3215 ounces

Kilogramme ... 2"68 pounds