Guz

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A guz is an obsolete unit of length used in parts Asia. It is a regionally variable measurement, corresponding culturally to the yard. Values of the guz range from:

[edit] India

In India, the value varied (also called a gudge)

• 36 inches (91.44 cm) in Bengal
• 27 inches (68.58 cm) in Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
• 33 inches (83.82 cm) in Chennai (formerly Madras)
• 33 inches (83.82 cm) for the Government Survey Guz

After metrication in the mid-20th century, the unit became obsolete.

[edit] Nepal

• In Nepal, 1 guz was 1 yard (0.91 m)

[edit] Persia

In Persia (now Iran), a guz was defined as 2 cubits (91.44 cm). It was also known as the gueza or zer.

• 41 inches (104.14 cm) was the common guz
• the government standard guz was 36.5 inches (92.71 cm)
• the Retail trade Standard was 25 inches (63.5 cm)

[edit] Arabia

• In Arabia it varied between 27 and 37 inches (68.58 to 93.98 cm)

[edit] See also

• List of customary units of measurement in South Asia

[edit] References

Guz. Sizes, grades, units, scales, calendars, chronologies. Retrieved on 2007-01-20.