A number of units of measurement were used in Somalia to measure length, mass, area, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in 1950, and has been compulsory since 1972 in Somalia.[1]
System before metric system
A number of units were used. These units were local and varied with materials and provinces.
Length
Several units were used to measure length. One top was equal to 3.92 m.[1][2] One cubito was equal to 1/7 top.[1][2]
Mass
A number of units were used to measure mass. One rottolo (pound) was equal to 0.448 kg.[1][2] Some other units are given below:
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