# The Weights and Measures Regulations 1963, Regulation 28


(1) Liquid capacity measures of maximum purported values between 8 gallons and one-sixth of a gill inclusive, shall be tested by transferring water from the local or working standard into the measure under test.
(2) Measures—
(a) with a lip or rim, shall be tested to the bottom of the lip or rim;
(b) on which the purported value is defined by a line, shall be tested to the top of the line by taking the level of the water at the bottom of the meniscus.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1963/1710/regulation/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-regulations-1963/regulation-28
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