because it is the BEST!
The opposing systems are imperial and metric, not customary. But, meters are metric.
There is basically ONE metric system currently used worldwide. It is called the SI. All countries that use "the metric system" are really using the SI. Other metric systems were used in the past, but they are not commonly used in any country.
english - yes metric - no
two units of measurements are MKS and CGS systems
By using measuring tools with metric measurements on them.
The metric system is based on a factor of 10.
Although there is no official "Metric Gallon" there are those in the UK and the US who propose a metrication using the US and Imperial terminology. This means that a metric Pint is equal to 500 ml, a metric quart 1 litre and a metric gallon 4 litres etc. This would mean that full metric systems would be used and the traditional terminology would be kept for cultural reasons.
Metric system should be used, to have international standardization.
It is 2006. Using metric units does not affect a pure number.
In all the continents are using some countries are using the metric system more in Asia and Europe most of the countries are using the metric system.
Yes
imperial system * * * * * The Metric and Imperial systems are alternative systems! The metric system is properly known as the International System of Units, abbreviated, from its French name: Système international d'unités to SI units.