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Pete T
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Pete T asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 1 decade ago

With the metric system widely used today , would a Spanish Galion of old now be a Spanish 3.79 liter?

Update:

So far I have 3 answers , none seeing the sense of humor in the question. Lighten up folks and live a more harmonious life.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Spain is a big winemaking country, so they would use standard sizes, like 0.75 liter or 1.5 liter. With centuries of inflation, government spending, and manufacturers reducing package sizes to boost profits, I would have to go with the 0.75 liter size.

    Edit:

    OK, so you think my sense of humor is as weak as yours. Well, if you want something funnier, you are going to have to start with a stronger opening!

  • David
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I think you are confusing the Spanish Galleon, which is a sailing ship that transfered goods from the West Indies to Spain during the 1500's, with the volumetric measurement gallon.

  • 1 decade ago

    Galion? do you mean gallon?

    there are many many different definitions of gallon. The one you seem to be thinking of is:

    the wine gallon, or “Queen Anne’s gallon”, which was 231 cubic inches (≈ 3.79 L)

    But what is your question?

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