A number of units of measurement were used in Venezuela to measure quantities like length, mass, etc.
Metric system was optional in Venezuela since 1857, and has been compulsory since 1914.
[1][2][3] Older system was Spain (Castilian) System.
[3] According to an older source, one vara was equal to 0.835 m (32.874 in).
[3] According to another older source, one quintal was equal to 46.012 kg (101.438 1 lb).