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Venezuelan units of measurement

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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]

System before metric system

Older system was Spain (Castilian) System.[1][3] [4]

Length

Several units were used. Following of Granada:

1 vara = 0.8 m

1 meile = 6280 vara.[1][3]

Some other units are:

1 legua = 6280 vara

1 pie = 13 vara

1 cuarta = 14 vara

1 pulgada = 136 vara.[3]

According to an older source, one vara was equal to 0.835 m (32.874 in).[4]

Mass

Several units were used. Following of Granada:

1 libra = 0.5 kg

1 bag = 62.5 kg.[1]

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 = 116 libra.[3]

According to another older source, one quintal was equal to 46.012 kg (101.438 1 lb).[4]

Capacity

One arroba was equal to 16.137 L.[4]

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