In Mexico, 20th century, a unit of mass, approximately 28.775 grams.
United Nations, 1966.
In Mexico, 16th century, a unit of length used in measuring fields, = 2 7/8 varas.
Ward Barrett.
Jugerum and Caballeria in New Spain.
Agricultural History, vol. 53, no. 2 pages 423-437 (April 1979).
Galván Riviera, 1844. Excerpt in Spanish with English translation.
In Portugal, a unit of mass, = 8 oncas, about 229.5 grams.
In Spain, a unit of mass, about 230.07 grams.
| home | | | units index | | | search | | | your comments  | | | about | | | help | | |
Copyright © 2000-2008 Sizes, Inc. All rights reserved.
Last revised: 21 August 2008.