vesimäärämitoista

Vesimäärämitoista are a traditional Finnish system of volumetric measurements historically used for measuring liquids, particularly alcoholic beverages. These units were not standardized across the entire country and often varied by region and even by individual producers. The primary unit within this system was the "kortteli," which itself did not have a fixed volume.

The "kortteli" was often based on the capacity of a particular type of bottle or container, making it an informal and context-dependent measure. While not a precise scientific unit, it served practical purposes in everyday trade and consumption before the adoption of the metric system. Other related terms might have appeared in historical contexts, but the "kortteli" was the most commonly recognized unit within the vesimäärämitoista.

The use of vesimäärämitoista has largely fallen out of common practice in modern Finland. The widespread adoption of the metric system for all measurements, including volume, has rendered these traditional units obsolete for official and commercial purposes. However, they may still be encountered in historical texts, literature, or in very specific, informal contexts related to traditional practices or reminiscing about older times. The legacy of vesimäärämitoista represents a part of Finland's cultural and historical measurement practices.