Distances and measurements

Created 12 Jan 2024, Published 12 Jan 2024, Last modified 01 Jan 2026 15:50

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Distances and Measurements

This page outlines the standard measurements used throughout the world, providing a consistent system for trade, travel, and daily life. While simple in structure, these measurements are widely recognised across kingdoms and cultures, particularly in commerce and logistics.

Liquids

Pints and gallons are the standard measurements used for liquids. They are commonly applied to water, ale, wine, oils, and other fluids stored or transported in containers.

Item Size
Water Skin 3–5 pints
Small Barrel 3 gallons
Medium Barrel 10 gallons
Large Barrel 50 gallons
Giant Barrel 100 gallons

Distances

Yards are used as the base unit for measuring distance, particularly for travel, mapping, and military planning.

Item Size
A Pace 1 yard
A Rod 5 yards
A Chain 100 yards
A Furlong 1,000 yards
A Mile 2,500 yards
A League 5,000 yards
A Day’s Walk 20,000 yards

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