Dutch cask

Dutch cask is a UK unit of weight for butter and cheese.[1][2][3]

Definition

The dutch cask is defined as 112 pounds (51 kg).[1]

Conversion

1 Dutch cask ≡ 32/21 Tub[1]

1 Dutch cask ≡ 112 pounds(avdp.)[1]

1 Dutch cask ≡ 50.80234544 kg

References
  1. Cardarelli, François (2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. London: Springer. pp. 46. ISBN 978-1-4471-1122-1.
  2. "FootRule - Old English Commerce Measures". www.footrule.com. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. Gyllenbok, Jan (2018-04-12). Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures. Birkhäuser. ISBN 9783319667126.
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