In the 23rd year of the reign of Bel-Szulgi-adad (789-822) weights and measures were standardized in the Empire. This was a practical decision, from a God-King much devoted to building, though without a doubt it also eliminated much tension in the marketplace. This system is based upon a system borrowed from the Dwarves (whose thicker fingers are often 2/3 inch wide). The Dwarves however, have several divisions smaller than the finger not in general use in the human population.

Distance

Finger	N/A	2/3 Inch
Cubit	30 Fingers	1 2/3 Feet
Cord	120 Cubits	200 Feet
League	180 Cords	7 Miles

 

Weight 

Grain	N/A	45 mg.
Shekel	180 Grains	~ an ounce
Talent	3600 Shekel	~ 67 lbs.

 

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