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Paragraph 2

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Imperial system

End measuresLine measures
Measures made of metal: purported valueError in excessError in deficiencyError in excessError in deficiency
inchesinchesinchesinches
Under 1 foot0.010.010.0050.002
1 foot to 1 yard inclusive0.030.0150.020.01
Above 1 yard and under 10 feet——0.050.05
10 feet and under 50 feet——0.20.2
50 feet to 100 feet inclusive——0.30.3

In the case of measures made of material other than metal, the foregoing amounts of error shall be increased to double the said amounts.