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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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