A number of units of measurement were used in Venezuela to measure quantities like length, mass, etc. Metric system was optional in Venezuela since 1857, and has been compulsory since 1914. [1] [2] [3]
Older system was Spain (Castilian) System. [1] [3] [4]
Several units were used. Following of Granada:
1 vara = 0.8 m
Some other units are:
1 legua = 6280 vara
1 pie = 1⁄3 vara
1 cuarta = 1⁄4 vara
1 pulgada = 1⁄36 vara. [3]
According to an older source, one vara was equal to 0.835 m (32.874 in). [4]
Several units were used. Following of Granada:
1 libra = 0.5 kg
Some other units are:
1 tonelada = 2000 libra
1 carga = 250 libra
1 Saco = 125 libra
1 Quintal = 100 libra
1 arroba = 25 libra
1 onza = 1⁄16 libra. [3]
According to another older source, one quintal was equal to 46.012 kg (101.438 1 lb). [4]
One arroba was equal to 16.137 L. [4]
A number of units of measurement were used in Venezuela to measure quantities like length, mass, etc. Metric system was optional in Venezuela since 1857, and has been compulsory since 1914. [1] [2] [3]
Older system was Spain (Castilian) System. [1] [3] [4]
Several units were used. Following of Granada:
1 vara = 0.8 m
Some other units are:
1 legua = 6280 vara
1 pie = 1⁄3 vara
1 cuarta = 1⁄4 vara
1 pulgada = 1⁄36 vara. [3]
According to an older source, one vara was equal to 0.835 m (32.874 in). [4]
Several units were used. Following of Granada:
1 libra = 0.5 kg
Some other units are:
1 tonelada = 2000 libra
1 carga = 250 libra
1 Saco = 125 libra
1 Quintal = 100 libra
1 arroba = 25 libra
1 onza = 1⁄16 libra. [3]
According to another older source, one quintal was equal to 46.012 kg (101.438 1 lb). [4]
One arroba was equal to 16.137 L. [4]