Based on the context provided, you’re asking about the weight equivalence of 들깨 1말 (one “mal”) and related regional variations. Direct answer
- In central Korea, 1말 (one mal) is commonly considered to be about 5 kilograms for 들깨. Some sources and local practices may report weights ranging roughly from 4.5 kg to 6 kg depending on the exact regional definition of a “말,” but 5 kg is the most widely cited standard in the central region.
Context and notes
- The unit term 말을 사용하는 지역은 다양하며, “홉” and “되” 같은 smaller units feed into the "말" and can differ by locality. Because of this, you may encounter 4.5 kg to 6 kg in practice, with some regional references mentioning up to 9–10 kg in southern or other areas, but these are less common for everyday market use.
- For practical purposes such as pricing, buying, or calculating yield for pressed oil (들기름), using 5 kg per 말 is a reasonable standard in many contexts, especially in central markets. When buying from vendors, confirm the exact “말” weight with the seller, since there is no universal nationwide standard.
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow the estimate to a specific region (e.g., Seoul, Busan, or Gangwon) and provide the locally typical 1말 weight.
- Summarize how the old volume-based units (홉, 된다, 말) translate to modern weights for 들깨 and related seeds.
- Compare 1말 weight across 들깨, 참깨, and other grains to give a quick reference for buying and processing.
