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When did the US Congress authorize the use of the Metric System?
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In 1866 the use of the metric system was first authorized.
In 1968 the US Congress authorized a 3 year study into the adaptation of the newer metric system, the result of which did recommend switching one of the more important reasons being international trade. In 1975 the Metrics Conversion Act was pased by Congress and the US Metric Board was established.
However, there was no timetable agreed upon in the Metrics Conversion Act for the adaptation of the new system which in practice meant it was done on a voluntary basis. A general lack of interest among the public, despite campaigns, eventually resulted in a failure.
In 1988 US Congress tried it again with the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act which stated that the Federal Government had the responsibility to assist small businesses in the, again, voluntary conversion. Even though a implementation date was set (1992), adaptation of the metric system again failed, this time very likely because the private sector was not mandated to use it.
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When did congress authorize the use of the metric system?
The use of the metric system was made legal as a system of measurement in the US in 1866. The system was officially adopted by the federal government in 1975 for use in the military and government agencies, and as preferred system for trade and commerce.
When did congress authorized the use of the metric system?
The use of the metric system was made legal as a system of measurement in the US in 1866. The system was officially adopted by the federal government in 1975 for use in the military and government agencies, and as preferred system for trade and commerce.
What was the Metric Act of 1866?
== == It was a law passed by Congress that allowed the use of the metric system within the United States. (see related question)
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