The measurement unit is the product of the development of human society, and different cultures and historical periods have their own unique measurement methods. This paper will introduce the ancient weight measurement method in China and the pound-ounce measurement method in the British total unit, so that readers can understand the interesting things about the measurement unit.

Weight measurement method

In ancient China, 1 kg was equal to 16. Therefore, 6 Liang+10 Liang = 1 kg. People often say that "half a catty equals eight taels", but it actually means that half a catty equals eight taels in ancient times, that is, 1 catty equals 16 taels. Isn't the ancient measurement method interesting?

Pound ounce measurement method

1 lb = 16 oz in the British total unit. So, 6 ounces+10 ounces = 1 pound. The unit of measurement has its unique charm in different cultures and is a manifestation of culture.