Sumerian Units of Measure
by James W. Bell
English Sumerian Equivalent Mathematical Names Names Measures Relationships
Measures of Length
Finger Shusi .67 Inch Cubit Kush 20 Inches = 30 Fingers Reed Gi 10 Feet = 6 Cubits Long Reed Ninda 20 Feet = 2 Reeds Line Esh 200 Feet = 10 Long Reeds Stage Danna 10.8 Kilometers = 1,800 Long Reeds
Measures of Area
Garden Sar 376 Sq. Feet Field Iku 0.9 Acre = 100 Gardens Eshe 5 Acres = 6 Fields Bur 15½ Acres = 3 Eshe Buru 156 Acres = 10 Bur Shar 936 Acres = 6 Buru Sharu 9,400 Acres = 10 Shar Shargal 56,400 Acres = 6 Sharu
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Measures of Capacity (Used In Uruk)
Sila 1 Liter Ban 10 Liters = 10 Sila Barig 60 Liters = 6 Ban Gur 300 Liters = 5 Barig
Measures of Capacity (Used In Lagash)
Gin 0.025 Liters Sila 1.5 Liters = 60 Gin Ban 10 Liters = 6 Sila Barig 60 Liters = 6 Ban Gursag +gal 240 Liters = 4 Barig
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Measures of Weight
Grain She Shekel Gin ¼ Ounce = 180 She Mina Mana 1 Pound = 60 Shekels Talent Gu 60 Pounds = 60 Minas
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