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Weight/Mass | Convert from firkin [butter, soap] to truss |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (firkin [butter, soap]) The firkin [butter, soap] is a traditional unit of weight for butter and soap, equal to 4 stone or 56 pounds (about 25.40 kilograms). Unit Definition (truss) The truss is a traditional weight unit, generally equal to 4 stone or 56 pounds (about 25.4 kilograms). The truss was used primarily for measuring hay. In 1795, Parliament specified that a truss of hay should equal 56 pounds for old hay or 60 pounds (about 27.2 kilograms) for new hay.
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