A variety ofunits of measurement were used in Colombia to measure quantities like length, mass and area. In Colombia,International Metric System has adopted since 1853, and has been compulsory since 1854.[1][2][3]
Several different units were used before 1854. Older system before Metric system was derived from Spanish Castillian System.[2]
Different units were used to measure length. As in the 1920s too, some units were derived from metric system. One vara was equal to 0.8 m (or 0.84 m[4]). Some other units are provided below:[1][2]
1 pulgada =1⁄32 vara
1 cuarta =1⁄4 vara
1 pie =1⁄3 vara[2]
1 cuadra = 100 varas
1legua = 6250 varas
A number of units were used to measure mass. As in the 1920s too, some units were derived from the metric system. One libra was equal to 0.500 kg (i.e. 500 g) (or 0.54354 kg[4]). Some other units are provided below:[1][2]
1 onza =1⁄16 libra
1arroba = 25 libra
1quintal = 100 libra
1 saco = 125 libra
1 carga = 250 libra
1 tonelada = 2000 libra
Several units were used to measure area. As in 1920s too, some units were derived from metric system. one vara2 was equal to 0.64 m2, and one fanegada was equal to 10,000 vara2[1]