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Scientists in the US often use the metric system and some engineers do too, but most commonly the general public is not very metric.
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Why do you use the metric system in the Unied States?
The United States does not use the metric system.
Why does the United States not use the metric system?
because the metric system has more confusing things: NOT LOL :)
What system does the US use?
whta system does the united states use metric or current English system
Do cities use the metric system?
The metric system is now in common use almost everywhere in the world except for the united states.
What states don't use the metric system?
The United States doesn't use the metric system. Only about 7% of the U.S. uses the metric system. Those people are usually immigrants. The U.S. is the only country in the WORLD that doesn't use the metric system. Our system is very inaccurate. I don't know why we use the metric system.
What countries does not use metric system?
The United States, Liberia and Myanmar
What was the significance of the Metric Act?
In the United States the significance of the Metric Act of 1866 is that even after 143 years the United States does not use the metric system like the rest of the world.
Does Spain use metric system?
i think so because the united states is the only place that doesnt use the metric system alot
Which country is the only country in the world to NOT use the metric system?
The United States, Myanmar and Liberia are the only countries who do not use the metric system.
What are three countries do not use the metric system?
Burma, Liberia, and the United States.
How many countries do not use metric system?
the stupid united states of americia
The metric system is used virtually everywhere except where?
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not use the metric system.
Does Brazil use the metric system?
everyone that doesnt live in the United States dont use it
Why does the United States use quarts not liters?
We use both but the metric system never caught on here.
Why is important to use the metric system when conducting scientific investigations?
It's because almost all the countries in the entire world uses the metric system. An example of a country that doesn't use the metric system is the United States.
What states in the United States are the metric system used in?
There are no specific states that use only the metric system, however on most things that are relevant (gas and food mostly), there are multiple readings, the metric is generally slightly smaller though. If you are referring to science then the metric system is always used.
What is the only industrial country that doesn't use the metric system?
The United States of America is the only industrialized country that does not use the metric system as its primary system of measurement. Of course, scientists use the metric system even in the USA. But most Americans use the English system instead.
What are the advantges of the United States using the metric system?
If the US uses the metric system then the whole world would use the Metric System. (other than Liberia and Myanmar) There would be no need for converting Imperial to Metric anymore.
What is a customary units for length?
Usually people use the metric system, some (like people of the United States) use the English system.
Why is it important that you understand are able to use the metric system?
All the world except for the United States uses the metric system, so if you plan to travel anywhere, you need to know the metric system. Also, all scientists use the metric system because it is much easier to work with.
The metric system of measurement is based on what number?
Within the metric system all units are based on the number 10. The only countries in the world that do not use the metric system are Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States of America.
Which industrialized country does not use the metric system as its official system of measurement?
It is we here in the United States who are wallowing in the dark ages.
What was the Metric Act of 1866?
== == It was a law passed by Congress that allowed the use of the metric system within the United States. (see related question)
What are metric rulers used for?
Measuring. Most of the world use the metric system. Only three countries in the world still have not imposed the metric system as norm; the United States, Liberia and Myanmar. Globally, metric rulers rule.
Within the metric system all units are based on the number?
Within the metric system all units are based on the number 10. The only countries in the world that do not use the metric system are Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States of America.
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