Question 1

What is a picul?

Accepted Answer

A picul (dan) is a Chinese weight = 60 kg (133 lbs). Traditional unit for rice and commodities in East Asia.

Question 2

How many catties in a picul?

Accepted Answer

100 catties = 1 picul. A catty is 600g in this system. Picul was a standard trade weight in colonial Asia.

Question 3

Is there a difference between mass and weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Mass (kg) is amount of matter, constant everywhere. Weight (newtons or pounds-force) is gravitational force on mass, varies by location.

Question 4

Why do jewelry and precious metals use different units?

Accepted Answer

Troy system (troy ounces, pennyweights) has been used for precious metals since the Middle Ages. 1 troy oz = 31.1g vs 1 regular oz = 28.35g.

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