Strike (unit)

A strike is an obsolete unit of volume once used for dry measure in the United Kingdom, with various meanings. According to the SOED, "in some districts" equivalent to a half-bushel, in others to two or four bushels.¹²

References

"Volumes or Capacity - The University of Nottingham". www.nottingham.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
"Bushel | Weight, Volume, Imperial System | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[1] "Volumes or Capacity - The University of Nottingham". www.nottingham.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[2] "Bushel | Weight, Volume, Imperial System | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

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