Tanzanian units of measurement
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A number of units of measurement were used in Tanzania to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. Metric system adopted in Tanzania during 1967-69.[1]
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System before metric system
A number of units were used.
Zanzibar
Several units were used in Zanzibar
Length
One ohra was equal to 0.571 m (22.48 in).[2]
Weight
One bazla was equal to 15.525 kg (32.226 lb).[2] One mane was equal to 2.0071 lb.[2] One franzella of 36 rotoli was equal to 35.2822 lb.[2]
Capacity
One djezla was equal to 257.4 l (7.305 bushels).[2]
