Butt (unit)

A butt is a unit of volume used for dry measure in the UK.[1]

Definition

108 Imperial gallons.[1]

126 gallons in the United States

Conversion

1 butt ≡ 108 Imperial gallons [1]

1 butt ≡ 0.490977936 m3

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cardarelli, F. (2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins. London: Springer. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-4471-1122-1.
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