Malagasy units of measurement

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]

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 vari = 3 nanki

1 sompi = 2 vari = 60 grain.^[2]

Capacity

One bambou was equal to 0.0568 bushel.^[2]

References

1. 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.
2. Clarke, F.W. (1891). Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. New York: D. Appleton & Company. p. 50.