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  2. Apothecaries' system - Wikipedia

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    English-speaking countries also used a system of units of fluid measure, or in modern terminology volume units, based on the apothecaries' system. Originally, the terms and symbols used to describe the volume measurements of liquids were the same as or similar to those used to describe weight measurements of solids [33] (for example, the pound by weight and the fluid pint were both referred to ...

  3. Ounce - Wikipedia

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    An imperial fluid ounce is defined in British law as exactly 28.4130625 millilitres, [15] while a US customary fluid ounce is exactly 29.5735295625 mL, [16] and a US food labelling fluid ounce is 30 mL. [17] The fluid ounce is sometimes referred to simply as an "ounce" in contexts where its use is implicit, such as bartending.

  4. Avoirdupois - Wikipedia

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    The avoirdupois weight system is thought to have come into use in England around 1300. [citation needed] It was originally used for weighing wool. In the early 14th century several other specialized weight systems were used, including the weight system of the Hanseatic League with a 16-ounce pound of 7200 grains and an 8-ounce mark.

  5. Dram (unit) - Wikipedia

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    The Attic Greek drachma (δραχμή) was a weight of 6 obols, 1 ⁄ 100 Greek mina, or about 4.37 grams. [11] The Roman drachma was a weight of 1 ⁄ 96 Roman pounds, or about 3.41 grams. [12] [13] A coin weighing one drachma is known as a stater, drachm, or drachma.

  6. Grain (unit) - Wikipedia

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    The grain was the legal foundation of traditional English weight systems, [5] and is the only unit that is equal throughout the troy, avoirdupois, and apothecaries' systems of mass. [6]: C-6 The unit was based on the weight of a single grain of barley which was equal to about + 4 ⁄ 3 the weight of a single grain of wheat.

  7. How much weed can you legally buy in Missouri? The ... - AOL

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    Three ounces of marijuana is illustrated by 24 jars containing 3.5 grams of flower at Fresh Green Dispensary on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Kansas City. ... but 3 ounces of marijuana flower could ...

  8. Cooking weights and measures - Wikipedia

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    1 mL of water weighs 1 gram so a recipe calling for 300 mL (≈ 1 ⁄ 2 Imperial Pint) of water can simply be substituted with 300 g (≈ 10 oz.) of water. 1 fluid ounce of water weighs approximately 1 ounce so a recipe calling for a UK pint (20 fl oz) of water can be substituted with 20 oz of water.

  9. Marijuana strain types. Experts weigh in on the differences ...

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    Each strain of marijuana is unique and its effect on individuals will vary. Indica Results in a relaxing, chill high (common mnemonic device is indica for in-da-couch)