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What are the benefits of metric system over the English system?
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The metric system makes more sense because it uses planned out sizes instead of random sizes that don't correlate with each other.
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What is the chief advantage of the metric system over the English system?
Is that in goes in factors of 10. 1,000m=1k. English is all screwed up. 5280=1 mile.
What advantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?
The English system is based on arbitrary numbers and measurements, such as 12, 36, and 5,280. The Metric system - every aspect of it - is based on even multiples of ten, both going upward, and going downward. Just ten. Nothing else.
What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?
Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.
Why do scientists prefer Metric units over the English System?
Apart from a couple of less advanced countries and (including?!) the US, all countries use the metric system. Since it is based on multiples of tens, calculations are simpler. Also, there are simpler links between measures for different attributes, for example between mass and volume.
What measuring system does US use?
The us is the only country that uses the complicated system of cups and gallon, inches, and feet. Brazil, along with almost all the other countries on this planet use the metric system.
Why do you use preferably the metric system over English system?
It is well-defined, consistent and more practical.
What is the chief advantage of the metric system over the English system?
Is that in goes in factors of 10. 1,000m=1k. English is all screwed up. 5280=1 mile.
What Distance?
Distance is the length of a path over which an object travels; usually expressed in meters or kilometers in the metric system, and in feet or miles in the English System.
What advantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?
The English system is based on arbitrary numbers and measurements, such as 12, 36, and 5,280. The Metric system - every aspect of it - is based on even multiples of ten, both going upward, and going downward. Just ten. Nothing else.
What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?
Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.
What disadvantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?
None. Except perhaps that if you are accustomed to the English (or American) measurements, it may be a bit hard to get accustomed to other units.
Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?
Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.
How old is the metric system?
The Metric system is just over 200 years old. I hope that is what you were looking for:) by the way that i smiley
When did japan switch over to the metric system?
1957.
Where is the metric system used the most?
The metric system is used all over the world.
In the metric system what is the prefix for one over one hundred?
for this answer: in the metric system what is the prefix for 1/100?ANSWER: centi-AtL 2009
Do scientist all over the world use metric system as their main system of measurement?
Yes The metric, or SI, system is used by scientists in every country.
