Omani units of measurement

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A number of units of measurement were used in Oman.

System before metric system[edit]

Several units were used.

Muscat[edit]

Length[edit]

One muscat was equal to 39.13 in.[1]

Mass[edit]

Units included:

1 maund = 24 kotschas = 8+3⁄4 lb

1 candy = 60 maunds.[1]

Capacity[edit]

One ferren was equal to 7.9254 gallons and also equal to 34 sidios.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Clarke, F.W. (1891). Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. New York: D. Appleton & Company. p. 53.
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