Why do scientists use the metric system for?

Answer 1

The metric is designed to make mathematical calculations easier. It is based on powers of ten (for example, a hundred centimeters in a meter) which works out much more conveniently than the English system, in which you get things such as 16 ounces in pound, 4 quarts in a gallon, and so forth.

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Also, the metric, or more importantly its SI derivative, is now the ONLY officially and internationally-recognised system for science, engineering and commerce. America is the only major nation not to have adopted it generally, except in science.

Answer 2

Scientists use the metric system because it is easier (that's a simple way to put it). The more complex reason is that the US is the only country that uses the other system for anything (other then a few countries like England who use miles for distance). But it is used because all of the measurements are in 10.

Eg.

10mm=1cm

100cm=1m

1,000cm=1km

This and because it is the "universal" way of measuring is the reason why scientists use the metric system.

Answer 3

In the metric system, everything is converted by multiplying or dividing by 10's, which makes it very easy to convert. The metric system is also more specific, particularly smaller, which gets more exact results.

Answer 4

Because years ago most countries had their own system of measurement, ways of communicating distance, volume and mass were confusing. Then most of the countries in the world decided to use the metric system together to make everything easier. As well, the metric system goes by regular intervals of ten, making it much simpler.

Answer 5

This is all about standardization - to use the same units all over the world.