Firkin (unit)
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A firkin is a unit of volume or mass used in several situations.
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American unit of dry measure
A firkin is an American unit of dry measure.
British unit for butter and cheese
A firkin was a British unit for the sale of butter and cheese.[2][3]
1 firkin = 56 pounds = 25 kilograms
British unit of volume for beer
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A firkin is also a British unit for the sale of beer. It is one quarter of a barrel and its value depends on the current size of a barrel, but at present:[4]
1 firkin = 0.25 barrel = 9 imperial gallons = 41 litres
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