The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Scales Shopkeepers used scales like these to weigh food. The Romans measured weight in pounds and ounces.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Food and Drink