Convert vara castellana to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Centimeter
1 vara castellana = 83.5152 cm
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to cm:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 83.5152 cm = 1252.728 cm
Vara Castellana to Centimeter Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.