Konew (unit)

Konew was a Polish measure of volume and the so-called measure of the jug . The measure was valid from January 1, 1819 (introduction) to April 19, 1849 (May 1, 1848). On this date, the Russian dimensions were introduced and binding in the Kingdom of Poland ( Ukas of January 20, 1848 (February 1, 1848)).

• 1 Konew = 5 Garniec = 20 Kwarta = 20 liters

literature

• Eduard Doering: Handbook of coin, exchange, measure and weight or explanation of exchange, currency and government paper rate notes, exchange usage, dimensions and weights of all countries and trading venues, together with the general German exchange regulations. Verlag J. Hölscher, Koblenz 1854, p. 484