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| Convert from peck [UK] to drum [metric, petroleum] |
Unit Definition (peck [UK]) The peck [UK] is a traditional unit of volume, formerly used for both liquids and solids but now used mostly for dry commodities such as grains, berries, and fruits. A peck is 2 gallons, 8 quarts, or 1/4 bushel. In the British imperial system, a peck is a little larger, holding 554.84 cubic inches or approximately 9.0923 liters. In Scotland, the traditional peck held about 9.1 liters for wheat, peas, or beans and about 12.1 liters for barley or oats. The word "peck", originally spelled "pek", comes from the name of a similar old French unit; the origin of the French unit is not known. Unit Definition (drum [metric, petroleum]) The drum [metric, petroleum] is a unit of volume sometimes used in the oil trade. In the metric world, drums of 200 liters, 205 liters, and 208 liters are in use as substitutes for the traditional size.
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