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Metric comes from the Greek word metron which means to measure. The metric system is a system for (or of) measurements.
Imperial comes from the system of weights and measures that were standardized for use throughout the British Empire in 1824. Imperial is the adjective derived from empire.
Metric- from the ancient Greek word for measure.
Imperial because it was used across an empire.
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How do you convert kg to t?
If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.
What does gal mean in the metric system?
Nothing. It is an abbreviation for gallon, but the gallon is NOT part of the metric system.
How much is 1 gram in metric system?
1 gram is in the metric system. do you mean 1ounce?
What does training metric mean?
The phrase "training metric" means nothing - except perhaps revealing someone's linguistic limits! I think you may mean "training in metric", a somewhat short form of "training to understand and use metric measurements hence the ISO-metric system". (metres, litres, grammes, etc.)
Does the word metric system mean a measurement based on the number 10?
does international system of units mean a version of the metric system used by modern scientists
What is the metric prefix for 1 billon?
If you mean the American billion (1,000,000,000), the metric prefix is "Giga".If you mean the American billion (1,000,000,000), the metric prefix is "Giga".If you mean the American billion (1,000,000,000), the metric prefix is "Giga".If you mean the American billion (1,000,000,000), the metric prefix is "Giga".
What does metric units mean in maths?
it means the numbers in the metric system
What does metric volume mean?
It is a measurement of volume using units from the metric system.
What does metric temperature mean?
It means in Centigrade or Celsius temperature metric scale
How do you convert kg to t?
If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.If you mean the metric ton, that's exactly 1000 kilograms.
What is mean by tonne and metric tonne?
A metric ton is 1000 kg. A ton may refer to a metric ton, or to 2000 pounds.
How do you convert metric to meters?
Metre is already a metric unit. If you mean metric tonnes to metres divide by a million, i.e. 1,000,000
What does gal mean in the metric system?
Nothing. It is an abbreviation for gallon, but the gallon is NOT part of the metric system.
How much is 1 gram in metric system?
1 gram is in the metric system. do you mean 1ounce?
What does training metric mean?
The phrase "training metric" means nothing - except perhaps revealing someone's linguistic limits! I think you may mean "training in metric", a somewhat short form of "training to understand and use metric measurements hence the ISO-metric system". (metres, litres, grammes, etc.)
Does the word metric system mean a measurement based on the number 10?
does international system of units mean a version of the metric system used by modern scientists
What does the letter j mean in metric units?
joules
