3 barleycorns = ?
1 pole=?
1 hogshead=?
4 gills=?
2 bottles=?
1 sack=?
1 vat=?
2006-11-07 11:34:15 · 3 answers · asked by k t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The way we measure in the united states
2006-11-07 11:54:17 · update #1
I'd do some searching on the web. Here's what I came up with:
3 barleycorns are equivalent to an inch. But it is an old "inch" measurement which is really equivalent to about 1.1 of our current day inches.
A pole, also called a rod or a perch is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards.
A hogshead is 2 liquid barrels or 14,653 cubic inches.
A gill is 1/4 pint or 4 oz. So 4 gills would be a pint.
A sack is equal to 3 bushels, which are each 8 gallons, so a sack would be 24 gallons.
I couldn't find well defined information on bottles and vats, so that is left to you to figure out.
2006-11-08 12:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What are you talking about? I have no idea. You need to clarify.
2006-11-07 19:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by MsMath 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
what is your question?
a bottle... well it depends on the size of it....
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2006-11-08 11:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by locuaz 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋