Note: Metric equivalents (given in parenthesis) are approximations to the British measurements.

Linear

1 Cubit - varied between 18" and 21", depending upon the region of use. (457-533mm.)

1 Reed - approximately 5 feet. (1520mm.)

1 Palm - approximately 5 inches. (127mm.)

1 Finger - approximately 1 inch. (25.4mm.)


Liquids

1 Bath - approximately 4 gallons. (22.7 litres)

10 Baths - 10 Ephahs, or 1 Homer, or 1 Cor, or approximately 40 gallons. (227 litres)


Solids

20 Gerahs - 1 Shekel, or approximately 1/4 ounce in weight. (7.08 grammes)

60 Shekels - 1 Mina, or approximately 1 pound in weight. (434 grammes)

1 Talent - 3000 Shekels, or 50 Minas, or approximately 50 pounds in weight. (22.7kg)