Bolivian units of measurement

A number of different units of measurement were used in Bolivia before the 1900s. Older systems were mostly derived from Spain. In Bolivia, the International Metric system was legally optional since 1871, and has been compulsory since 1893, even though the metric system was recognised at the customs-houses and other units which were of Spanish origin were also used.[1][2][3]

Pre-Metric Units

A number of units were used in Bolivia, and those units were of Spanish origin. [3]

Mass

Different units were used to measure mass. One quintal was equal to 100 kg (101.4179 lb). One quintal was also equal to 4 arrobas.[3]

References

  1. ^ Washburn, E.W. (1926). International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. p. 3.
  2. ^ Cardarelli, F. (2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins. London: Springer. pp. 7. ISBN 978-1-4471-1122-1.
  3. ^ a b c Clarke, F.W. (1891). Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. New York: D. Appleton & Company. pp. 18.
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