Note.-Cloth is measured by the yd. = 4 qrs., and 1

qr. = 4 nails; the nail being

= 24 inches.

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Note. The chain used in land-surveying is 66 ft. long, and is divided into 100 links, hence 10,000 sq. links sq. chain; and 100,000 links = 1 acre. Mason work is measured by the rood 36 sq. yds.

ber

=

CUBIC MEASURE.

For estimating the contents of Solids.

=

cub. in. 1728 Cubic inches 1 Cubic foot. cub. ft. 27 Cubic feet =

1 Cubic yard. cub. yd.

Note.-40 cub. ft. of rough or 50 cub. ft. of hewn tim1 load; 42 cub. ft. 1 ton of shipping.

=

gl.

pt.

qt.

=

MEASURES OF CAPACITY.

For Liquids and dry Goods.

4 Gills

2 Pints

4 Quarts

gal.

2 Gallons

pk.

4 Pecks

bush. 8 Bushels

Note. The Gallon

Note.-Every fourth year from the birth of Christ is a leap year of 366 days,-7 days: = 1 week, 4 weeks 1 month, 12 calendar months 1 year, 100 years century, 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 48 seconds solar year.

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