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What is the system by which we can convert between metric and customary units?
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∙ 9y ago
The following system can help you convert ANY two compatible units (for example, one unit of length to another unit of length). In any case, you need to know the conversion factor (which you can look up in the Wikipedia, among others). As an example, let's say you want to convert 15 inches to centimeters. The conversion factor 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Write this conversion factor as 1 inch / 2.54 cm, or as 2.54 cm / 1 inch. Both are equal to one. Multiplying by one won't change a measurement. Now, to convert the 15 inches to cm, you write either:15 inches x (1 inch / 2.54 cm)or:15 inches x (2.54 cm / 1 inch)Simplify, if you can. Only one of the two conversions does something useful - in this case, it is the second one, because the units cancel. The first conversion doesn't give you useful information, since the units come out as square inches / cm. Even though this is technically correct, but doesn't simplify the answer, so you just discard this option.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThere is no system - other than conversion factors for pairs of measures.
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Can I convert from Metric to Customary units online?
Yes, there is a site called science made simple online that allows you to convert from the metric system for your recipe. It has a detailed chart that you can easily follow.
What countries use both the metric and customary system?
In many European countries the metric system IS the customary system!
What is the difference between metric tools and standard tools?
In most of the world, there is no difference, because the metric system is the customary system.In a few isolated hold-out corners of the world, such as the USA, the English system is still customary.In those places, the main difference between the metric system and their customary system is that theircustomary system is a lot harder for their people to learn than the metric system would be.
Do Turkey use the metric and the customary system?
Turkey uses the Metric System.The only country that does not use the Metric System is the USA.
What does 1 meter in the metric system equal in the customary system?
1 meter = 39.3701 inches.
In which measurement system is easier to convert units customary or metric?
metric
What is the difference between the US Customary System and the Metric System?
The customary units are ones we use everyday. metric units usually have the word meter on it. my teacher taught me meter metric no meter no metric.
Why is the metric system a good system for scientists to use?
#1:It is very simple to convert#2:It is more accurate than the Customary System
Can I convert from Metric to Customary units online?
Yes, there is a site called science made simple online that allows you to convert from the metric system for your recipe. It has a detailed chart that you can easily follow.
Do scientists use the customary system or the metric system of measurements?
They use the metric system.
What countries use both the metric and customary system?
In many European countries the metric system IS the customary system!
What is the 2 system of measurement?
metric and customary
What is the difference between metric tools and standard tools?
In most of the world, there is no difference, because the metric system is the customary system.In a few isolated hold-out corners of the world, such as the USA, the English system is still customary.In those places, the main difference between the metric system and their customary system is that theircustomary system is a lot harder for their people to learn than the metric system would be.
Do Turkey use the metric and the customary system?
Turkey uses the Metric System.The only country that does not use the Metric System is the USA.
Does the us use the customary system?
Yes they do use only the metric system
What saying can you use to convert between units in the metric system?
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When did US get metric?
The US has not converted to the Metric System yet. We are still using the English Customary.
