Weights and Measures.
The vara, of three feet long".
The foot, of twelve inches.
The inch, of twelve lines.
The weights are:—
The quintal, of four arrobas is equal to 101 lbs. 7 ounces avoirdupois.
The arroba, of twenty-five pounds.
The pound, of sixteen ounces, is equal to 1 lb. 4 drachms nearly, avoirdupois.
The ounce, of sixteen drachms.
The drachm, of thirty-six grains.
Dry Measure.—The cahiz contains 12 fanegas; and the fanega, 12 celemines. The latter has many subdivisions. The fanega is of the capacity of 3,439 cubic inches, English, and is equal to 1 bushel 599 parts.
Liquid Measure.—The mozo of wine contains 16 arrobas, or cantaros; an arroba, 8 azumbras, or 32 quartillos. A botta contains 30 arrobas. The arroba measures 981 cubic inches, English, and is equal to 4 gallons 245
