Oh-and the kilogram is " not " a unit of weight-if one is truly metric, the Newton is the unit of weight which should be used.
32.
As a result, the ryM as a unit of weight of gold and the ryM as the face value of the koban were no longer synonymous.
33.
Originally, the word " lira " indicated a division of the " libra " a Latin word used by Charlemagne to indicate a unit of weight.
34.
Again, seeing an opportunity to limit their liability for cargo damage, shipowners began freighting all cargo by unit, rather than by units of weight or measurement.
35.
The wayleave was a contract for permission to cross the land in return for a payment, usually on the basis of a rate per unit of weight.
36.
Both tical and baht were originally units of weight and coins were issued in both silver and gold denominated by their weight in baht and its fractions and multiples.
37.
In the end this created even more confusion, as two towns could use the same units of length, but two different units of weight, although using the same terms.
38.
As the " liang " unit of weight was divided into 24 " zhu ", clearly the two sizes represent denominations of a one and of a half.
39.
An increase of 3 Units represents a doubling of the related value, so 4 Units of weight is about 250 pounds, while 7 Units of weight is about 500 pounds.
40.
An increase of 3 Units represents a doubling of the related value, so 4 Units of weight is about 250 pounds, while 7 Units of weight is about 500 pounds.