Chopin (unit)
Topic: Physics
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The chopin was a Scottish measurement of volume, usually for fluids, that was in use from at least 1661, though possibly 15th century, until the mid 19th century.[1] The measurement was derived from the French measure chopine an old and widespread unit of liquid capacity, first recorded in the 13th century. A chopin is equivalent to 0.848 litres.
- 1 chopin is 8 gills
- 1 chopin is 2 mutchkins
- 2 chopins is the equivalent of 1 (Scots) pint (or joug)
- 16 chopins is the equivalent of 1 (Scots) gallon
References
- ↑ *Alexander Huntar, burges of Edinburgh (1624). A treatise, of vveights, mets and measures of Scotland. With their quantities, and true foundation, and sundrie profitable observations, arising vpon everie one of them. Together with the art of metting, measuring & computing all sort of land with diverse tables.. ISBN 90-221-0671-3.
See also
- Obsolete Scottish units of measurement
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