# The Weights and Measures Regulations 1963, Schedule 3: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHTS OF THE BELL TYPE


Table Purported values and heights
Column 1
Column 2
(a)
(b)
Purported value of weight
Height of weight
Limits
inches
inches
¼ ounce
¾
1 16
½ ounce
1 1 32
1 16
1 ounce
1¼
1 16
2 ounces
1⅝
1 16
4 ounces
2 1 16
1 16
8 ounces
2⅜
1 16
1 pound
2⅞
⅛
2 pounds
3⅜
⅛
4 pounds
4¼
⅛
7 pounds
5 1 16
⅛
14 pounds
7⅜
⅛
Diagram

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1963/1710/schedule/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weights-and-measures-regulations-1963/schedule-3
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