GBC
Weight

Last (Weight)

Modern equivalent

>4,000 pounds

A traditional medieval wool trade bulk unit representing 12 packs and over 4,000 pounds.

Representing the absolute peak of medieval commercial cargo aggregation, a last of wool was a formidable bulk standard used for international export contracts.

Related units

Last (Fisheries)

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