Weights and Measures

Weight

1 metric ton = 2305 pounds

1 short ton = 2300 pounds

1 pound = 16 ounces

1 gram = .035 ounce

1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds

Linear Measure (Length)

1 mile = 5280 feet or 320 rods

1 rod = 16.5 feet, 1.5 yards

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 meter = 39.37 inches

1 kilometer = 0.62 miles

Square Measure (Area)

1 acre = 160 sq/ rods or 43,560 square feet

1 hectare = 2.47 acres

1 square rod = 30.25 square yards

1 square yard = 9 sq. feet

1 square foot = 144 sq. inches

Cubic Measures (Volume)

1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet

1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches

1 acre inch = 3630 cubic feet or 27,154 gallons

1 cubic pint = 7.48 gallons or 62.4 pounds of water

1 gallon = 8.345 pounds of water

27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard

Dry Measure

1 bushel = 4 pecks

1 peck = 8 quarts

1 quart = 2 pints

Liquid Measure

1 gallon = 4 quarts

1 quart = 2 pints

1 pint = 16 fluid ounces or 2 cups

1 liter = 1.06 quarts