This section of the book is from the "Household Companion: The Practical Mechanic" book.
231 cu. in. = 1 gal. liquid measure.
268 4-5 " =1 gal. dry measure.
277.274 " =1 imperial gal. of Great Britain.
2150.42 " = 1 bushel of U. S.
2216.192 " =1 " " Great Britain.
2747.7 " = 1 heaped bushel.
1000 oz. or 62.5 lb. = 1 cu. ft. of pure water.
8 1-3 lb. pure water = 1 gallon.
5760 grains = 1 lb. Troy or apothecaries',
7000 " = 1 " avoirdupois.
24.75 cu- ft- = 1 perch of masonry.
36 to 45 cu. ft. = l ton anthracite coal.
 
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