Malagasy units of measurement

Units of measurement used in Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A number of units of measurement were used in Madagascar to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. The Metric system was introduced in Madagascar in 1897.[1]

System before metric system

Several units were used.

Length

One rahf was equal to 1.18 m (46.46 in) (the value was double in the northern part of Madagascar).[2]

Mass

For gold and silver

Units included:

1 vari = 3 nanki = 2 g

1 sompi = 2 vari = 4 g (~60 grain).[2]

Capacity

One bambou was equal to 2 L (0.0568 bushel).[2]

References

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