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Malta Measurement System

Traditional Maltese units of measurement date back to the medieval period and were influenced by Arabic, Italian, and later British systems.

Historical Context

Malta's traditional measurement system evolved over centuries of cultural exchanges with neighboring Mediterranean civilizations. These units were officially used until Malta adopted the metric system in the late 20th century, though some are still used informally in traditional contexts.

Measurement Units

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Qasba

Symbol: qasba

1 qasba = 2.064 meters

Siġġan

Symbol: siġġan

1 siġġan = 0.258 meters

Xiber

Symbol: xiber

1 xiber = 0.215 meters

Pied

Symbol: pied

1 pied = 0.2575 meters

Pulzier

Symbol: pulzier

1 pulzier = 0.02146 meters

Linja

Symbol: linja

1 linja = 0.00179 meters