In the United States, cotton is usually measured in bales, which measure approximately 0.48 cubic meters (17 cubic feet) and weigh 226.8 kilograms (500 pounds).
У Сједињеним државама, се памук обично мери у балама, чија величина је око 0,48 cubic meters (17 cubic feet), а тежина 226,8 kilograms (500 pounds).