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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 37: TABLE IX. GRECIAN MEASURES OF CAPACITY.
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An abridged alphabetical reference of Greek and Roman antiquities provides concise entries on the material culture, public institutions, religious rites, law, and everyday life of the classical world. Entries define terms, describe objects and practices, and outline social, political, and military structures, often noting linguistic forms and pronunciation. Illustrations and tables supplement the text, while cross-references and footnotes point to fuller discussions and sources for further study.

TABLE IX.
GRECIAN MEASURES OF CAPACITY.

II. Attic Dry Measures. Gallons. Pints. Approximate.[15]
Gallons. Pints.
Κοχλιάριον ·008 1/120
10 ΚΎΑΘΟΣ ·08 1/12
15 Ὀξύβαφον ·12
60 6 4 ΚΟΤΎΛΗ or Ἡμίνα ·48 ½
120 12 8 2 ΞΈΣΤΗΣ (Sextarius) ·96 1
240 24 16 4 2 ΧΟΙΝΙΞ 1·92 2[16]
960 96 64 16 8 4 Ἡμίεκτον 7·68 1
1920 192 128 32 16 8 2 Ἕκτος (equal to the Roman Modius.) 1 7·36 2
11,520 1152 768 192 96 48 12 6 ΜΈΔΙΜΝΟΣ 11 4·16 12[17]

[16] Or one quart.

[17] Or one bushel and a half.

N.B.—Respecting the Aeginetan Measures, see the Note to Table VII.