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The US measurement system is based on the English system, or imperial units, though England has now long since converted to SI.
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What system of measurement is widely used in the US but is NOT used by the scientific community?
The U.S. customary system
In the US what system of measurement is used by scientists and medicine?
Scientists in all countries use the metric system.
A system of measurement used in the us?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
Does the US use the Imperial System of measurement?
Tradition.
Why does the US keep the English system of measurement?
because they not want to
What is the system of measurement used by the citizens of the US?
Cause its real
What system of measurement is widely used in the US but is NOT used by the scientific community?
The U.S. customary system
What system of measurement is used in the US?
The common system of measurement in the US is the Imperial system. There was a bill for metrification of measurements that was passed by Congress, but it does not dictate how long the process should take.
What system is used in the US to measure temperature?
The most common temperature measurement system in the US is Fahrenheit.
Why is the universal system of measurement used in America?
Given that only Liberia and Burma officially share the US measurement system, it can hardly be described as universal!
In the US what system of measurement is used by scientists and medicine?
Scientists in all countries use the metric system.
What are the two main systems of measurement used in the us today?
The answers are:Metric system and English system
Which system of units is used by only a small number of countries in the world including the US?
Standard measurement, or "English measurement".
What are the different measurement methods used in different countries?
There are two standard measurement units that are used across the world. Most countries either implore that metric system or what is called the US System.
What are units of the US system of measurement called?
US system, or imperial system.
What is the measurement system used?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
What unit of measurement in the US system is better for measuring the classroom?
Feet and inches would be the most appropriate measurement used to measure a classroom.
