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Unit Converter

WEIGHT
1 tonne = 1,000 kilos
1 kilogramme = 2.20462 lbs
1 cantar = 50 kilos
1 arroba = 15 kilos
1 maund = 37.3242 kilos

1 Candy = 20 maund =746.48 Kilos ( Raw Cotton - un-ginned)
1 Candy = 356 kgs [ Ginned Cotton ]
1 Indian quintal = 2.6792 maunds = 100 kilos
1 Spanish quintal = 46 kilos
1 centner = 100 kilos

Statistical Bale Weights
Australia = 227 kilos
Colombia = 233 kilos
Mexico = 220 kilos
Nigeria = 185 kilos
Uganda = 182 kilos
India/Pakistan = 170 kilos
South Africa = 200 kilos
Egypt = 720 lbs = 327 kilos
Sudan = 420 lbs = 191 kilos
Tanzania = 400 lbs = 181 kilos
USA = 480 lbs = 218 kilos

British standard yarn measures
1 thread = 55 inches (about 137 cm)
1 skein or rap = 80 threads (120 yards or about 109 m)
1 hank = 7 skeins (840 yards or about 768 m)
1 spindle = 18 hanks (15,120 yards or about 13.826 km)

Fiber properties

Property	Evaluation
Shape	Fairly uniform in width, 12-20 micrometers; length varies from 1 cm to 6 cm ( to 2inches); typical length is 2.2 cm to 3.3 cm (⅞ to 1 inches).
Luster	high
Tenacity (strength) Dry Wet	3.0-5.0 g/d 3.3-6.0 g/d
Resiliency	low
Density	1.54-1.56 g/cm
Moisture absorption raw: conditioned saturation mercerized: conditioned saturation	8.5% 15-25% 8.5-10.3% 15-27%+
Dimensional stability	good
Resistance to acids alkali organic solvents sunlight microorganisms insects	damage, weaken fibers resistant; no harmful effects high resistance to most Prolonged exposure weakens fibers. Mildew and rot-producing bacteria damage fibers. Silverfish damage fibers.
Thermal reactions to heat to flame	Decomposes after prolonged exposure to temperatures of 150˚C or over. Burns readily.