Czech units of measurement
A number of locally-specific units of measurement were used in the Czech lands to measure length, area, capacity and so on. In 1876, the metric system was made compulsory; however, local measurements and old Viennese measurements weren't still in use.
Local units during the first half of the 20th century
Length
1 látro was equal to 1.917 m.Bohemia
There were units specific to Bohemia.1 stopa = 0.296 m
1 sáh = 1.778 m
1 míle = 7.003 km.
Prague
In Prague, one loket was equal to 0.593 m. The stopa was equal to 0.2965 m.Moravia
As in Bohemia and Prague, there were specific local units used in Moravia.1 stopa = 0.284 m
1 loket = 0.594 m.
Silesia
Similar to the other three parts of the country, local measurements were in use in Silesia.1 loket = 0.579 m
1 míle = 6.483 km
1 stopa = 0.2895 m.
Area
Bohemia
In Bohemia, one měřice was equal to 1999 m2. 1 korec was equal to 2878 m2.1 jitro = 2 korec
1 lán = 60 korec.