A number of different units of measurement were used in Chile to measure quantities like length, mass, area, capacity, etc. From 1848, the metric system has been compulsory in Chile.[1][2]
Spanish customary units were used before 1848.[1][3]
To measure length several units were used. Legally, one vara is equal to 0.836 m.[1] Some of the units and their legal values as follows:[1][4]
Several units were used to measure mass. One libra is equal to 0.460093 kg. Some other units are given below:[1][4]
Mainly two systems, dry and liquid, were used to measure capacity in Chile.
One almud was equal to 8.083 L.[1][4] 12 almud were equal to one fanega.[1][4]
One cuartillo was equal to 1.111 L.[1] 32 cuartillo were equal to one arroba.[1][4]