I came across an unfamiliar unit of measurement called 'vara' in some old documents. I'm curious to know the equivalent value of this unit in modern terms. How much does a vara represent?
6 answers
HanRiverVision
Tue Oct 29 2024
In Texas, the measurement unit known as a vara had a specific definition.
TaegeukChampion
Tue Oct 29 2024
It was determined to be 33+1⁄3 inches in length, which equates to 846.67 millimeters.
Daniele
Tue Oct 29 2024
Alternatively, this length could be described as 1 yard being equivalent to 1.08 vara.
TeaCeremony
Tue Oct 29 2024
The vara was not a newly introduced unit but rather had a historical context.
Leonardo
Mon Oct 28 2024
Specifically, it was introduced in the 19th century for a particular purpose.