Malagasy units of measurement
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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]
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System before metric system
Several units were used.
Length
One rahf was equal to 46.46 in (1.18 m) (the value was double in the northern part of Madagascar).[2]
Mass
For gold and silver
Units included:
1 sompi = 2 vari = 60 grain.[2]
Capacity
One bambou was equal to 0.0568 bushel.[2]
