284. National systems of weights and measures translated into
international form (as "mejlo", mile, "funto", pound) cannot convey a
very definite meaning to one not familiar with the particular system
used. Consequently the metric system (already used by scientists
everywhere and by the general public in many countries) is adopted for
the international system of weights and measures:
Length and Surface.
milimetro = millimeter (.0394 inch).
centimetro = centimeter (.3937 inch).
decimetro = decimeter (3.937 inches).
metro = meter (39.37 inches).
dekametro = dekameter (393.7 inches).
hektometro = hektometer (328 feet 1 inch).
kilometro = kilometer (3280 feet 10 inches; .62137 mile).
kvadrata metro = square meter (1550 square inches).
hektaro = hektare (2.471 acres).
Weight.
gramo = gram (15.432 grains avoirdupois).
dekagramo = dekagram (.3527 ounce avoirdupois).
hektogramo = hektogram (3.5274 ounce avoirdupois).
kilogramo = kilogram (2.2046 pounds avoirdupois).
Capacity.
decilitro = deciliter (6.1022 cubic inches; .845 gill).
litro = liter (.908 quart, dry measure; 1.0567 quart, liquid).
dekalitro = dekaliter (9.08 quart, dry measure; 2.6417 gallons).
hektolitro = hektoliter (2 bushels 3.35 pecks; 26.417 gallons).
kilolitro = kiloliter (1.308 cubic yards; 264.17 gallons).