Malay units of measurement Malay units of measurement Units of measurement used in Malaysia and neighbouring countries include the "kati", a unit of mass, and the "gantang", a unit of volume. In measuring amount by mass, the common unit is "kati", which is about 1 lb (604.79 g). A higher unit is "pikul" or "picul", which is 100 "kati" or . In measuring amount by volume, the common unit is "gantang" (gallon), which is equivalent to or 8 pints. To make it clear, Gantang equals a Gallon. A Gallon has sub measurements of 4 Quarts, or 8 Pints, or 16 Cups. A Gantang has
A Gallon of Gas in America but not in Britain (the other being "Catch Me Now I'm Falling"). The single version was longer than the album version. It was backed with "Low Budget". In addition to its release as a single in America, the single was also released in Japan that same year. "A Gallon of Gas" also appears on the greatest hits albums "Come Dancing with The Kinks" and the live album "To the Bone". An alternate edition of the song appears on "Picture Book." The track was praised by AllMusic as well as "Rolling Stone", who said that "A Gallon of Gas"