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1 System before metric system  



1.1  Zanzibar  



1.1.1  Length  





1.1.2  Weight  





1.1.3  Capacity  









2 References  














Tanzanian units of measurement







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A number of units of measurement have been used in Tanzania to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. The metric system was adopted in Tanzania from 1967 to 1969.[1]

System before metric system[edit]

A number of units were used.

Zanzibar[edit]

Several units were used in Zanzibar

Length[edit]

One ohra was equal to 0.571 m (22.48 in).[2]

Weight[edit]

One bazla was equal to 15.525 kg (32.226 lb).[2] One mane was equal to 2.0071 lb.[2] One franzella of 36 rotoli was equal to 35.2822 lb.[2]

Capacity[edit]

One djezla was equal to 257.4 L (7.305 bushels).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  • ^ a b c d e Clarke, F.W. (1891). Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. New York: D. Appleton & Company. pp. 83.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tanzanian_units_of_measurement&oldid=1213245060"

    Categories: 
    Culture of Tanzania
    Units of measurement by country
     



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