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What is difference between the metric system and the imperial unit?
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∙ 15y ago
Imperial measurements are based on multiples of various numbers eg 16 ozs in a pound, 14 pounds in a stone etc.
Metric measurements are based on multiples of 10 eg 1000 grams in a kilogram etc.
This makes Metric measurements easier to use in calculations.
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∙ 12y ago
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