Terminological confusion in weights, measures and numbering systems

One problem is the various names for the same measure in the world's languages. Another problem is the special aggregates of SI units. It is likely then, that even though the SI and other internationally agreed standards have established a unit name and number, names and aggregates specific to linguistic areas will persist. The Netherlands [vierkante roedo], for example, is the same as the are of the SI; the Greek [stremma] is 10 ares; a [bunder] in the Netherlands is a hectare and in Turkey the same thing is called a [djerib]. Practical problems are demonstrated by the instance of international motorists in Poland who want a number of litres of petrol. They will need to ask for a number of [kwartas]. A long-distance lorry stopping for 100 litres in the Netherlands will need to ask for a [mud], and if the driver is ever in Thailand to purchase some rice wine, a [fanan] will give him a litre's worth. Apart from the weights and measures terminology, confusion exists in numbering systems. Exchange of international information is hindered by this persisting confusion of language.