A number ofunits of measurement were used inMadagascar to measurelength,mass, capacity, etc. TheMetric system was introduced in Madagascar in 1897.[1]
Severalunits were used.
One rahf was equal to 46.46 in (1.18 m) (the value was double in the northern part of Madagascar).[2]
Units included:
1 vari = 3 nanki
1 sompi = 2 vari = 60 grain.[2]
One bambou was equal to 0.0568bushel.[2]