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The purpose of this publication is to present in a convenient form the weights and measures tables most useful for household purposes, together with associated weights and measures information of general household interest. It also provides basic metric information for consumer use. This publication is an update version of the NIST SP430 of 1978.
Butcher, K.
(2008),
Household Weights and Measures (NIST SP 430) 2004, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
(Accessed September 15, 2024)