In Bolivia nationally it is equivalent to 30.46 litres (6.70 imp gal 8.05 US gal). In Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru the arroba is equivalent to 11.5 kilograms (25 lb). The modern metric arroba used in these countries in everyday life is defined as 15 kilograms (33 lb). The unit is still used in Brazil by the agricultural sector, mainly in the cotton and cattle business. The unit is still used in Portugal and Spain by cork merchants and pig farmers.Īrroba and bushel as weight units are similar (15 kg). ![]() In weight it was equal to 32 pounds (14.7 kg) in Portugal and 25 pounds (11.5 kg) in Spain. ![]() The word arroba has its origin in Arabic ar-rubʿ (الربع) or "quarter," specifically the fourth part (of a quintal), which defined the average load which a donkey could carry. Arroba is a Portuguese and Spanish custom unit of weight, mass or volume.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |