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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 38: TABLE X. ROMAN 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 X.
ROMAN MEASURES OF CAPACITY.

II. Dry Measures. Gallons. Pints. Approximate.[18]
Gallons. Pints.
Ligula ·02 1/48
4 Cyathus[19] ·08 1/12
6 Acetabulum ·12
12 3 2 Quartarius, i.e. 1-4th of the Sextarius ·24 ¼
24 6 4 2 Hemina, or Cotyla ·48 ½
48 12 8 4 2 Sextarius, i.e. 1-6th of the Congius ·96 1
384 96 64 32 16 8 Semimodius 7·68 1
768 192 128 64 32 16 2 Modius 1 7·36 2[20]

[20] Or a quarter of a bushel.