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It is a copy of the obsolete English measurement system, a colonial fossil.
Katheryn Barrows
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∙ 12y agoBecause it existed long before the new-fangled Metric system was even invented,
and by gosh, if it was good enough for the Pilgrims, then it ought to be good enough
for us, without trying to confuse everybody with the complicated Metric system and
all of its weird units. If the good lord had meant for us to use the Metric system,
He would have given us ten fingers.
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∙ 8y agoThe decimal system now mostly in use worldwide was created by the French Emperor Napoleon, who made it the standard in all the European countries that he controlled directly or indirectly.
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What is the standard system of measurement?
the two system of measure being used today are the metric system and the british system. The metric system has been adopted by majority of the nations because it is easier to convert from one unit to another. Example of standard units of measure in the metric system are.. set A. for length ...meter(m)....centimeter(cm) for mass...kilogram(kg)....
What is the opposite of metric units?
There are no "opposites" to measurement systems. There are alternative measurement systems.Earlier systems include the so-called English system, and the French avoirdupois.
Why is measurement called yard?
No - a yard is a unit in the imperial system - its metric equivalent is 0.9144 metres.
Is there a difference in a US gallon to a European gallon?
The gallon is no longer used in Europe as a primary measurement, but some countries, such as Ireland and the UK use it as a secondary measurement. 1 Imperial gallon = 1.2 US gallons
How much does 2 cups of water weight?
One liter of water weights one kilogram. Two cups of water would translate into 0.4732 liters. If you are using the US system of measurement, that would be 1.043 pounds.
What is the US's measurement system?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
Why should the US keep the standard system of measurement?
We're stubborn
What is the measurement system used?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
Which system of units is used by only a small number of countries in the world including the US?
Standard measurement, or "English measurement".
Who invented the us standard measurement system?
inches,volume,temp,mass,density,time
What is a measurement of weight in the standard measurement system?
the metric system is based on 1 cc of water weighing 1 gram Correction cc is not an acceptable metric symbol; a cubic centimetre is cm3 Nothing can "weigh" 1 gram - it's not a unit of weight though an object may have a mass of 1 g. The question seems to ask for any unit of weight measurement in "the standard measurement system" without defining what is meant. A metric weight unit is the newton, assuming "the standard measurement system" is SI. In the "standard" US measurement system a weight unit is a pound.
Is a pint a standard unit?
Yes, the pint is a defined standard unit in the imperial measurement system and the US customary system. It is used frequently for measuring the volume of beverages and food. It is not an S.I. standard unit.
What is the standard measurement for the US?
G's
What are the different measurement methods used in different countries?
There are two standard measurement units that are used across the world. Most countries either implore that metric system or what is called the US System.
What is the standard (or SI) unit of measurement for mass?
the metric system is based on 1 cc of water weighing 1 gram Correction cc is not an acceptable metric symbol; a cubic centimetre is cm3 Nothing can "weigh" 1 gram - it's not a unit of weight though an object may have a mass of 1 g. The question seems to ask for any unit of weight measurement in "the standard measurement system" without defining what is meant. A metric weight unit is the newton, assuming "the standard measurement system" is SI. In the "standard" US measurement system a weight unit is a pound.
What are the different kinds system of measurement in mathematics?
There are two main systems of measurements in mathematics, metric and US standard. Metric measurements are terms like centimeters, and US standard includes inches and feet.
What are units of the US system of measurement called?
US system, or imperial system.
