List of non-coherent units of measurement

For units of measure primarily used in countries where English is not the main language, see the article specific to that country and the systems of measurement article. For units of measure invented primarily for amusement, see List of humorous units of measurement. For obsolete units, see List of obsolete units of measurement.

This is a list of units of measurement in active use, which do not form part of a coherent system of measurement. Many of the items listed here are colloquial units based on familiar objects such as parts of the body. Many of the listed units are approximate or vaguely defined. Some are odd multiples or fractions of a base unit.

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