Volume
none = (Moldavia) Bold = (Wallachia) Italic = (Transylvania)
| Unit | Metric value (by state) | Imperial value (by state) |
|---|---|---|
| Oca | 1.5 litres; 1.25 litres | 1.32 Quarts; 1.1 Quarts |
| Litră | 0.25 litres in all 3 | 0.22 Quarts in all 3 |
| Baniţă | 21.5 litres; 33.96 litres | 18.3 Quarts; 29.9 Quarts |
| Chiup | 30-40 litres | 26-35 Quarts |
| Câblă | - | - |
| Merţă - (Moldavia); | 110-120 litres; 22.5 litres | 97-106 Quarts; 20 Quarts |
| Feredelă | - | - |
| Obroc mare | 66 litres; 55 litres | 58 Quarts; 48 Quarts |
| Obroc mic - 22 ocale | 33 litres; 27.5 litres | 29 Quarts; 24 Quarts |
| Giumătate | 1200-1500 litres | 1056-1320 Quarts (264-330 Gallons) |
| Vadră | 15 litres; 12.88 litres | 13 Quarts; 11 Quarts |
| Pintă | 3.394 litres | 2.988 Quarts |
| Tină | 15 litres | 13 Quarts |
| Sau | 3.22-3.80 millilitres | 0.11-0.13 Fluid ounces |
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