Question 1

What is an angula?

Accepted Answer

The angula is a traditional Indian unit of length equal to approximately 17-19 mm, roughly the width of a finger. Used in Vastu Shastra and ancient Indian architecture.

Question 2

How many angulas make other Indian units?

Accepted Answer

24 angulas = 1 hasta (cubit), 4 angulas = 1 mushti (fist). The angula was the base unit for larger Indian measurements.

Question 3

Is this conversion factor exact?

Accepted Answer

Metric-to-metric conversions are exact (1 km = 1000 m). Imperial-to-metric factors like 1 inch = 2.54 cm are exact by international agreement.

Question 4

Why do some countries use different units?

Accepted Answer

Historical reasons - the metric system spread from France after 1795. The US, UK, and a few others retained older systems. Science uses metric worldwide.

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