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A kilometer in the mertic system is about the same as what unit the English system?
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∙ 12y ago
The metric 'kilometer' is typically used to express the length of the same category of measurements as the English 'mile'. But it's a stretch to say that they are "about the same". One kilometer is almost 38% shorter than a mile.
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∙ 12y ago
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Is a British kilometer the same as a American kilometer?
Yes, they are equal.
How much is a kilometer based on the us metric system?
There isn't a separate US metric system, the metric system is international and the same everywhere. So one kilometre in the U.S.A. is one kilometre.
What is the fundamental unit that is the same in the metric system and english system?
Seconds, as a measure of time.
How many liters in 1 kubik?
A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.
Is a British mile longer than a American mile?
No. the british mile is a kilometer. It is art of the metric system. a mile is running 14 football field straight across. A kilometer is running9 football fields long. Another answer. The British mile is not a kilometer. A kilometer being a metric measurement is only 5/8th of a mile. There is no difference between an British and an American mile, both are 1760 yards. So, miles are the same, the confusion comes with with gallons. A british gallon is 4.5 litres and an American gallon is 3.8 litres
What is the kilometer of sweeden?
the same kilometer as anywhere else in the world...
Is a British kilometer the same as a American kilometer?
Yes, they are equal.
How much is a kilometer based on the us metric system?
There isn't a separate US metric system, the metric system is international and the same everywhere. So one kilometre in the U.S.A. is one kilometre.
What is the fundamental unit that is the same in the metric system and english system?
Seconds, as a measure of time.
How many liters in 1 kubik?
A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.A cubic what? A cubic meter is not the same as a cubic kilometer, or a cubic centimeter.
What is the only measure the same in metric and English system?
yes
Is an apothecary grain the same as a troy grain in the English system?
Yes.
What is the same as 1kilometers?
1,000 meters is the same as 1 kilometer
How do you convert square kilometer in to kilometer?
You don't, because they don't measure the same kind of thing.
What is the importance of the English system of measurement?
The English system (avoirdupois) allows those who use it a standardized and accepted method of describing quantities...the same as any other standardized system of measurement.
Convert kilometer to meter?
A kilometer is the same as a 1000 meters. To convert kmilometers to meters you simply mulitply by 1000.
What is the same length as a kilometer?
1000 meters
