Ottomäärät
Ottomäärät, also known as Ottoman measures, refer to the system of weights and measures used in the Ottoman Empire during its peak from the 16th to the 18th centuries. This system was based on the metric system and was standardized to facilitate trade and commerce across the vast empire. The Ottoman measures were used for both dry and liquid substances, as well as for precious metals and gemstones.
The basic unit of weight in the Ottoman system was the "miskal," which was equivalent to approximately
The Ottoman measures were designed to be consistent and standardized, but variations did exist due to regional