Sentence examples for systems of weights from inspiring English sources

The Harappans also employed regular systems of weights and measures.

They created and enforced systems of weights and measures, and even forms of money.

This would lead to G different systems of weights, i.e. one per locus.

Avoirdupois weight, traditional system of weight in the British Imperial System and the United States Customary System of weights and measures.

The United States Customary System of weights and measures is derived from it.

In the sacred system of weights, the Talmudic talent was equal to 60 Talmudic minas.

Here, finally, was proof that America's failure to abandon its version of the English system of weights and measures had become an unsustainable folly.

The iconic constructions also became brighter in color and lighter in feel, the latter a result of his having perfected a new system of weights and balances.

The four-based regime became the law of the land with the American Customary System of Weights and Measures in 1857.

One of the most significant results of the French Revolution was the establishment of the metric system of weights and measures.

International System of Units (SI), French Système Internationale d'Unités, international decimal system of weights and measures derived from and extending the metric system of units.