[wkat4242]

In the Netherlands we also colloquially use the 'ons' (ounce) which is defined though as 100g.

[0xFEE1DEAD]

In Germany we've got 'Unze' (ounce) which is defined as ~30g which we only use when talking about precious metals.

What we do use is 'Pfund' (pounds lbs) which is defined as 500g.

I am amazed the nations of the world actually came to an agreement about what to use as base units and I can't even fathom what shit show it must've been before that.

I live a 30min drive away from the Netherlands and your ounce is already 230% more then my ounce.

[e12e]

But "hecto" (gram) is not used as a synonym?

[wkat4242]

No it's not, at least not in the Netherlands.

[c4mpute]

In Germany the short "hecto" stands for "hectoliter", when ordering larger amounts of beer.

[azepoi]

This is commonly used in Italy modified in the form "etto"