Malagasy units of measurement
# 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.

## 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).

### Mass

**For gold and silver**

Units included:

1 vari = 3 nanki

1 sompi = 2 vari = 60 grain.

### Capacity

One bambou was equal to 0.0568 bushel.

