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It still hasn't fully: packaged goods sold by volume or weight were required to be labelled in metric units from 1 October 1995, and loose goods from 1 January 2000. But long distances are still measured in miles and milk & beer in pints.

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Parliament first considered adopting the metric system in 1818, formal change to a full use of the metric system began in 1965. The transition has been slow and painful because of opposition from groups who feel the metric system is somehow anti-british, this is traditional correctness gone mad.

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when did the US start using the metric system.

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In 1992, when they realized it was much easier than dividing measurements by 12. However, some people still use the pound system out of habit and because that is what they are used to.

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The date is not known - this is a political decision but Britons are ridiculous in conservatism.

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A phased transition was announced in 1965. It has still to be concluded.

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