measurement conversions (r)

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ktint@xxxxxxxxxxxxx a écrit:

> Hi burma,
> As Hlatt pointed out, the Burmese unit of 'pyi' is one of the common
> units for volume measurement traditionally. In Burma this convenient unit
> is used for measuring agricultural products especially small seeds such
> as paddy, rice, wheat, pea, etc. It can be converted to the weight such
> as kilogram or pound if the density of the commodity is known.
> Assuming inner volume of a regular condensed milk can is 320 ml, the
> equivalent volume is estimated as follows:
>                        1 pyi = 2560 ml or cc,
>                 or     1 pyi = 0.676 gallon
>
> The whole Burmese volume unit table is:
>
> 2 lamyu   =  1 lamyit
> 2 lamyit  =  1 lame
> 2 lame    =  1 sale
> 2 sale    =  1 khwett
> 2 khwett  =  1 pyi
> 4 pyi     =  1 seit
> 2 seit    =  1 khwe
> 2 khwe    =  1 den
>
> I hope this help.
>
> Kyaw Tint
>
> >I would like to know the  conversion rate for the measurment unit of
> >     Burmese pyi to kilogram.  If you have the exact conversion, and (if
> >     possible) can supply a source, I would appreciate the information
> >     greatly.  Please email me directly at burma@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >     Thank you.