The term “barrel,” when used in connection with fermented liquor, shall mean a unit of 31 gallons. The term “ton” shall mean a unit of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois weight. The term “cord,” when used in connection with wood intended for fuel purposes, shall mean the amount of wood that is contained in a space of 128 cubic feet when the wood is ranked and well stowed.
Del. Code tit. 6, § 5103
Definitions of special units of measure
Known as the Weights and Measures Act
The act spans §§ 6–6 (42 sections).
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