Uruguayan units of measurement explained

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.^{[1] [2]}

System before metric system

The older system was the Spanish (Castilian) system with some modification.^{[3] [4]}

Mass

One libra was equal to 460 g (1.014286 lb).^[4]

Capacity

One fanega was equal to 274 L (7.776 bushels).^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Washburn, E.W.. International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. McGraw-Hil Book Company, Inc. 1926. New York. 1. 14.
2. Book: Cardarelli, F.. Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures. Their SI Equivalences and Origins.. limited. Springer. 2003. 978-1-4471-1122-1. London. 7.
3. Book: Washburn, E.W.. International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. McGraw-Hil Book Company, Inc. 1926. New York. 1. 14.
4. Book: Clarke, F.W.. Weights Measures and Money of All Nations. D. Appleton & Company . 1891. New York. 80.