Bamboo (unit)

A bamboo is an obsolete unit of length in India and Myanmar.

India

In India, the unit was fixed by the reforms of Akbar (1556–1605) at approximately 12.8 m (42 ft). After metrication in India in the mid-20th century, the unit became obsolete.

Myanmar

In Myanmar (formerly Burma) it was approximately 3.91 metres (12.8 ft). It was also known as the dha.

  • One thousand bamboos = one dain (A dain is sometimes referred to as a "Burmese league")
  • One dain = 7 saundaungs

See also

References

  • "What is the unit called a bamboo?". Sizes.com. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
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