Uruguayan units of measurement
# Uruguayan units of measurement

A number of units of measurement were used in Uruguay to measure quantities. Metric system was optional in Uruguay since 1866, and has been compulsory since 1894.

## System before metric system

The older system was the Spanish (Castilian) system with some modification.

### Mass

One libra was equal to 460 g (1.014286 lb).

### Capacity

One fanega was equal to 274 L (7.776 bushels).

