Uruguayan units of measurement

A number of units of measurement were used in Uruguay to measure quantities. Metric system was optional in Uruguay since 1866, and has been compulsory since 1894.[1][2]

System before metric system

Older system was Spain(Castillian) system with some modification.[1][3]

Mass

One libra was equal to 1.014 286 lb.[3]

Capacity

One fanega was equal to 274 l(7.776 bushels).[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Washburn, E.W. (1926). International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. 1. New York: McGraw-Hil Book Company, Inc. p. 14.
  2. ↑ Cardarelli, F. (2003). Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins. London: Springer. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-4471-1122-1.
  3. 1 2 3 Clarke, F.W. (1891). Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. New York: D. Appleton & Company. p. 80.
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