List of Numbers - Numbers Representing Measured Quantities

Numbers Representing Measured Quantities

  • Pair: 2 (the base of the binary numeral system)
  • Dozen: 12 (the base of the duodecimal numeral system)
  • Baker's dozen: 13
  • Score: 20 (the base of the vigesimal numeral system)
  • Gross: 144 (= 122)
  • Great gross: 1728 (= 123)

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