Question

Write a short note on Weights and measures.

Answer 1

                   Weights and measures In Harappan Civilization

In Harappan Civilization, Harappans  had developed proper weights and measures. As they were involved in trade and exchange activities, so they needed standard measures. They need weights and measures for commercial use and for building purposes. From Harappan sites Cubical chert weights and several sticks with measure marks have been excavated. The weights exhibit a binary system. The ratio of weight is doubled from 1,2,4,8,16,32,64 and then in decimal multiples of 16. The smallest weight is 0.856 gram. The most common weight measure of 16th ratio weighs 13.65 grams.
Balance Weights are in the shape of cubes & chert and have been used for weighing jewellery and metal.

In Indus Valley Civilization the rulers(measuring scale ) are made from Ivory. The ruler are calibrated to about 1.6 mm & 1 inch was around 1.75 cm.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The ratio of weight is doubled from 1,2,4,8,16,32,64 and then in decimal multiples of 16. The smallest weight is 0.856 gram. The most common weight measure of 16th ratio weighs 13.65 grams. Balance Weights are in the shape of cubes & chert and have been used for weighing jewellery and metal.