Malagasy units of measurement
A number of units of measurement were used in Madagascar to measure length, mass, capacity, etc. The Metric system was introduced in Madagascar in 1897.
System before metric system
Several units were used.Length
One rahf was equal to 1.18 m .Mass
For gold and silver
Units included:1 vari = 3 nanki = 2 g
1 sompi = 2 vari = 4 g.