Weights and Measures
The basic Greek unit was 'finger', that was equal
to 3/4 inch (19.3 cm). 16 fingers = 1 foot, (30,8 centimeter). 24 fingers
= 1 and a half feet ( or 1 Olympic cubit)
Soft items were measured in 'metretes'.. A 'metrete' was equal to 7
points (9.4 liters). The basic Greek unit of weight was a 'talent', that
was equal to 57 pounds (25.8 kilograms). The Romans later adopted the Greek
system of weights and measures.
(http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/greece/eg_greece_8.html)