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Weight/Mass | Convert from mark [German] to funt, funte [Russia] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (mark [German]) The mark is a traditional units of weight in various countries of Western Europe. In each country the unit equals 1/2 the unit corresponding to the English pound. Thus the French marc equals 1/2 livre, 8 onces or about 244.75 grams; the Spanish marco equals 1/2 libra or about 230 grams; the German mark equals 1/2 pfund or about 280.5 grams; and the English mark equals 8 ounces or 226.8 grams. The English unit was used almost entirely for measuring precious metals. Unit Definition (funt, funte [Russia]) The funt is a traditional Russian unit of weight or mass corresponding the German pfund (which is pronounced "funt"). The funt is equal to about 0.9028 pound avoirdupois or 409.5 grams. The plural is funte.
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