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That depends on what country you are in. In most European countries, and their former colonies (like the U.S.A.) the older systems were descendents of the ancient Roman systems. Both inch and ounce derive from the Latin word uncia, meaning twelve, which is why there are twelve inches in a feet (but 16 oz in a pound and 20 oz in a uk pint)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe most recent 'old measuring system' was called Imperial.
But even here, there were several systems, including foot/ pounds/ minute; the Apothecary's weight measures; and Troy.
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∙ 15y agoPrior to decimal currency, we had Pounds, Shillings and Pence. Prior to the Metric system of weights and measures, we had the Imperial system.
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∙ 11y agobecaus it was easyer
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∙ 15y agoMetric
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What is the system of measurement in which liquid is measured in grams is called?
All of the above except the yard. Yards are an Imperial measurement, not metric.
What is the old unit of measurement?
The old unit of measurement refers to various systems of measurement that were used in the past, before the standardized system of measurement was introduced. Examples of old units of measurement include the cubit, the fathom, the league, and the stone.
Scientists in all countries use the system of measurement what the answer?
What is the question? If you mean, which is the system, it is called SI. It is the modern version of the metric system.
What is the standard unit of measurement in the international system of measurement?
In the United States they use the old Imperial system of measurement, which the rest of the world abandoned centuries ago in favor of the metric system.
What do scientist use generally in a system of measurement to share quantitative data called?
system international
What are the old system of measurement?
old system of measurement English system of measurement
What are units of the US system of measurement called?
US system, or imperial system.
What is the system of measurement in which liquid is measured in grams is called?
All of the above except the yard. Yards are an Imperial measurement, not metric.
What is the old unit of measurement?
The old unit of measurement refers to various systems of measurement that were used in the past, before the standardized system of measurement was introduced. Examples of old units of measurement include the cubit, the fathom, the league, and the stone.
What system of measurement?
The worldwide system of measurement is called SI (short for Système international d'unités). It is a variation of the metric system.
What is the system of measurement called that is most commonly used in science?
It's called the Metric System.
What system do scientist use for measurement?
It's called the metric system.
What is the unit of measurement for the US called?
The Imperial System.
What worldwide system of measurement?
The worldwide system of measurement is called SI (short for Système international d'unités). It is a variation of the metric system.
What is the system that celsius is used in?
The International System of units uses celsius as the measurement of temperature. It is called the SI system of measurement. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists use Kelvin as the official measurement of temperature.
Was it called for short international system of measurement?
"SI" units.
What is a measurement of how clear water is in a water system called?
Turbitity
