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Why does the US use the customary system and not the metric system?
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∙ 12y ago
The US uses the Customary System because they think it is much more easy to use it then the metric system. Also the US did try to change it but, it didn't go well, so they kept it the same and have not changed it at all.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause the people of the United States are far more reactionary and insular than the rest of the world. They dislike the idea of a one world government with more fervor than a British citizen not liking the European Union could ever imagine.
They can't stop the trend, but when they have the opportunity to slow it down, they do so. And one of the few ways left is to insist on the old style measurements.
The legislation to changeover has been introduced for decades. But it is routinely shelved, delayed or voted down by all the Congresman who know that it's an easy crowd pleaser to vote "no" on it.
The last serious try was in the seventies. And besides getting metric to be taught in school - with about as much emphasis as Roman numerals - that's all that came from it.
Meanwhile, not all Americans are so insular and old fashioned. And they - predominantly in the fields of science and business - use Metric often, and simply convert back to standard for their American clients. In the case of science, they pretty much made the break and won't bother to convert back any more.
So the text book companies convert the American scientists findings into the old style measurements for them, though even that is declining now.
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∙ 12y agoWiki User
∙ 13y agobecause we dont want to. who knows?!?!?
There's a clue in Avatar if do a few "clicks" on fast forward.
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∙ 10y agoBecause the govern ment changed it befor but then people were getting mad cause they did not know the metric units
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∙ 14y agono i don't, i use metric, much easier
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What is the advantage of metric system from English system?
The metric system in universal around the world whereas the customary system is only used in the US. For this reason scientists and mathmeticians all use the metric system because it creates a sort of universal language so there is no translating.
how would the US metric system help you?
The US does not use the metric system.
What system does Peru use for weights and measurements?
Peru uses the metric system as most countries do thoughout the world... The US uses the Customary System. IE: Customary System conversions with Metric System... 1 yard = .9144 meter 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers 1 pound = .4535 kilogram 1 quart = .946 liter
Is Foot 'unit of measurement' in the metric system?
No, Foot belongs to the Imperial and US customary units (according to Wikipedia)
Give an example of English system and metric system?
The US Customary system is a system of measurements which is used only in the US and seldom elsewhere. Some of its measurements include: inch, yard, mile, pound, quart, pint, etc. Elsewhere, the metric system is used. This is an efficient system because it is based on powers of 10. Some metric units include: kilogram, millimeter, centimeter, and kilometer.
Does the us use the customary system?
Yes they do use only the metric system
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.
When did US get metric?
The US has not converted to the Metric System yet. We are still using the English Customary.
Why is metric easier than what we use in us?
Because the metric unit is used in the rest of the world. We are perhaps the only country with our own customary unit system.
What is the advantage of metric system from English system?
The metric system in universal around the world whereas the customary system is only used in the US. For this reason scientists and mathmeticians all use the metric system because it creates a sort of universal language so there is no translating.
Compare US math to global math?
well the USA is the only country in the world to use the customary system while the rest of the world uses the metric system
how would the US metric system help you?
The US does not use the metric system.
What system does Peru use for weights and measurements?
Peru uses the metric system as most countries do thoughout the world... The US uses the Customary System. IE: Customary System conversions with Metric System... 1 yard = .9144 meter 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers 1 pound = .4535 kilogram 1 quart = .946 liter
Is Foot 'unit of measurement' in the metric system?
No, Foot belongs to the Imperial and US customary units (according to Wikipedia)
What measuring system does US use?
The us is the only country that uses the complicated system of cups and gallon, inches, and feet. Brazil, along with almost all the other countries on this planet use the metric system.
Does US use the metric system?
No
What math system does the us use?
The Metric System.
