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In most countries of the world, the metric system of measures is used to measure all sorts of quantities. In some countries, for example, the USA, the imperial system (inches and feet) is still in use. The metric system is used there mainly in the scientific sphere, while in everyday life and especially in construction, they measure in the usual feet, pounds, and gallons. Also, non-systemic units are still used in some areas: jewelers weigh stones in carats and precious metals in ounces; sailors measure distance in nautical miles and speed in knots; pressure is also still measured in millimeters of mercury or atmospheres (although there are plans to get rid of this). If the measurements described take place in another era, it is logical that its inhabitants will use the measures that were accepted in that time and place - pounds, talents, and stages, or, say, jin and zhang. If you need to measure something without the appropriate tools, you can use your own fingers or steps as a unit - all sorts of spans, yards, and feet appear roughly in this way. By the way, such American units of length and area as a football field (for American football), the deck of an aircraft carrier, and Texas fit in here. It looks a bit comical from the outside, but it is quite convenient, even if you don’t know how many yards there are in this field. Which description of a kaiju will help you imagine its height - “thirty meters tall” or “as tall as a nine-story building”?

 

Fictional units of measurement are a fascinating aspect of creative works, often enhancing the world-building in literature, film, and other forms of art. These units can be classified into three some categories, each fitting a unique purpose within the narrative.

 

The first category involves the use of imagined units when authors are describing the situations of a fictional world. Here, traditional usual units of measurement may feel out of place or inappropriate. Then authors need to create a more immersive experience for the audience.  The authors often develop their own units that reflect the unique aspects of their fictional universe. An example of this is the Numenorean lar, which is equated to 4.8 metric kilometers. This allows readers to grasp the scale of the fictional world while still connecting it to something familiar in our own reality. The second category concerns works of science fiction and fantasy, where authors may measure characteristics that either do not exist in reality or are impossible to quantify using conventional units. For instance, in a world imbued with magic, its potency might be measured using a unit that quantifies the energy required to produce one reference rabbit in a single second. The approach not only adds depth to the imagined and  magical technique within the story,  also it encourages readers to engage with the unique logic of the fictional universe. The third category embraces humor and absurdity, featuring fictional units that are clearly meant to be comical. These units measure things that would not typically be measured in a common way, serving as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on measurement itself. E.g, an author might invent a unit of measurement for “the amount of coffee required to fuel a writer's creativity,” poking fun at the often-chaotic process of generating ideas. By employing these various types of fictional measurement, authors enrich their storytelling and invite readers to immerse themselves in worlds that challenge conventional understanding.