Two types of measuring system were used, one for dry measures and one for liquid measures.
Dry
Different units were used to measure dry capacities. One Шаблон:Transl is approximately equal to 0.44 litres.[1][2]
1 ardeb = 10 or 24 Шаблон:Transl (these may sometimes be referred to as either the long ardeb, equal to 24 Шаблон:Transl, or the short ardeb, equal to 10 Шаблон:Transl)[2]
Liquids
The kuba(kubaya)pronounced in Ethiopia is approximately equal to 1.016 litres.[1]
Household units
More than 70 different units are used in an ordinary household. Some of the more important units used are kilograms, kunna, medeb, esir, bobo, pieces, litres, tassa, Шаблон:Transl, Шаблон:Transl, sini, bottles, guchiye, sahen and weket.[3]
Details for some of the common units of measurements are given below:[4]
Medeb: meaning "heap", can be large or small, and is mainly used for vegetables.
Tassa: A large serving can (often for cereals, pulses and liquids).
Sini: A small ceramic cup often used for coffee, pulses (e.g. oilseeds) and spices.
Birchiko: A glass often for pulses and liquids
Kubaya: A mug, often for cereals, pulses and liquids.
Esir: A "bundle" often used for cabbage and chat (a mild stimulant)
Tikil: A wrap often for sugar and coffee.
(Note: Most of the above are actual household items, such as tassa translating to can, and sini mainly being used for serving coffee, not measuring coffee or any other substances.)
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