Why is the metric system preferred over the British unit?

Answer 1

The metric system is preferred because it is based on the number ten (10), so it is easier for people, scientists, doctors, etc. to use.

In addition, the metric system is broken down into smaller measurements, so it is more exact. For example, a centimeter is more precise than an inch.

Answer 2

Because in the metric system, everything is easily convertible. Creating a simple, straightforward, and useful standardized measuring system.

Some examples include:

1 metre (distance) = 1000 millimetres

1000 metres = 1 kilometre

1 litre (volume) = 1000 millilitres

1 kilogram (mass) = 1000 grams

and there are also other nice things like:

1 L (Litre) of water = 1 kg (kilogram)

Only Burma, Liberia and the USA do not use the metric system.

*note however the United Kingdom has oficially adopted metric although some imperial units are still used eg. miles and mph on roads.

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The last example ("nice thing") is only approximately true.