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The metric system is generally considered superior to the imperial system due to its easy of conversion between units.
For example:
10 millimeters = 1 centimeter
100 centimeters = 1 meter
1000 meters = 1 kilometer
1000 milliliters = 1 liter
1000 grams = 1 kilogram
The smallest commonly used units in the metric system are alot smaller than those of the imperial system and can therefore make more accurate measurements with out needing to use fractions.
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What metric system does Portugal use?
The Standard Metric System...
Who was the metric system developed by?
The metric system was devolved by the Mayans as a way to properly use there calender.
What currency is used in Louisiana?
Um, The USD (United States Dollar). We're not a separate country from the United States, we use the same monetary system.
Did Napoleon invent the metric system?
yes he did and we still use it today :)
Is there a united states law mandating use of the Dewey decimal system?
No, there is no United States law mandating the use of the Dewey Decimal System. Libraries in the U.S. are free to choose their own classification systems based on their needs and preferences. While many public and academic libraries do use the Dewey Decimal System, others may opt for different systems, such as the Library of Congress Classification.
Why do you use the metric system in the Unied States?
The United States does not use the metric system.
Do cities use the metric system?
The metric system is now in common use almost everywhere in the world except for the united states.
What states in the United States are the metric system used in?
There are no specific states that use only the metric system, however on most things that are relevant (gas and food mostly), there are multiple readings, the metric is generally slightly smaller though. If you are referring to science then the metric system is always used.
The metric system is used virtually everywhere except where?
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not use the metric system.
What was the significance of the Metric Act?
The Metric Act of 1866 made the metric system legal in the United States and allowed for its official use. It aimed to simplify trade and commerce by providing a standardized system of measurement. However, the metric system did not become widely adopted in the US.
Why does the United States use quarts not liters?
We use both but the metric system never caught on here.
Does Brazil use the metric system?
everyone that doesnt live in the United States dont use it
What countries use both the metric and customary system?
The United States is one of the few countries that officially uses both the metric and customary system of measurement. Myanmar uses a combination of both systems as well.
The only industrialized nation in the world that does not use metric system of measurement is?
The United States of America is the only industrialized country that does not use the metric system as its primary system of measurement. Of course, scientists use the metric system even in the USA. But most Americans use the English system instead.
What is a customary units for length?
Usually people use the metric system, some (like people of the United States) use the English system.
What was the Metric Act of 1866?
== == It was a law passed by Congress that allowed the use of the metric system within the United States. (see related question)
What was the name of the act that made the metric system legal in the us?
The use of the metric system made legal in the United States by the Metric Act of 1866 (Public Law 39-183). This law made it unlawful to refuse to trade or deal in metric quantities.
