In the Ars colibristica there are references to the ancient Roman measure tradition: LIQUIDIS Amphora:anfora, measure of liquids; Culeus: 20 anfore Quadrantal: 8 congi; Congius: 3,27 l; Sextarius: nearly half litre or granaglie (quarter of moggio); Hemina: half sextarius (nearly270 cc); Urna: half anfora (13 litre nearly): Cyathus:1/12 of sestario; Acetabula: one ciato and half. Ligula: three dramme WEIGHT Drachma: dracma, Athenian measure; Pondus: weight of one pound; LENGHT Pes: around 30 cm. Iugero: agriarian measure, around 25 are Palmus: unknown Scrupulus: unknown
(Source: Latin-Italian dictionary Olivetti)
