How it is calculated
A dozen is 12. A gross is 144. A great hundred, also called a hundred and twenty, turned up in old trade counting and equals 120, not 100.
Result = value × factor of the source unit / factor of the target unit
Where the numbers come from
- Value
- Source unit
Example
1 gross = 144 pieces = 12 dozen. 1 great hundred = 120 pieces.
Questions
Is a great hundred 100?
No, 120. An ordinary hundred is not used here: that is just 100 pieces.
Are a gross and a dozen related?
Yes. A gross is twelve dozen, 144 pieces.
Can I enter a fractional number of dozens?
Yes. A dozen and a half makes 18 pieces.