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Weight/Mass | Convert from truss to arratel, artel [Arab] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions 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. Unit Definition (arratel, artel [Arab]) The arratel is a versions of a traditional Arab unit of weight; see rotl. The spelling "arratel" is used in Portugal as an alternate name for the libra.
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