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The metric system of measurement is internationally recognized and is the standard for measurements within the scientific community .

It is internationally recognized and used the world over. It is also easier and more intuitive in that it is based on divisions and multiples of ten.

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What are the units of measurement used by scientists?

Most sciences employ the metric system of measurement. In fact, most of the world in general uses the metric system.Technically, the standard set of units most often used is called SI units, although many of them are similar to the metric system. See the Related Questions link for all the SI units.


What measuring system was used in Europe before the metric system?

The measurement system, which was used in Europe before the metric system was the Roman and Anglo-Saxon measurement systems. Examples are acre, furlong and yard.


What is Ireland's measurement system?

Ireland uses the metric system ( meter kilometer centimeter milimeter...) in fact every other country except the United States uses the metric system (US is switching over to it though) it was invented so that scientists could compare measures in other countries without that much confusion


For what reason did the french acdemy of science create the metric system?

to standardize all units of measurement


What is the official measurement of the US?

The official system of measurement in the United States is the United States customary system, which includes units such as inches, feet, pounds, and gallons. While the metric system is also used in certain contexts, particularly in science and medicine, the customary system remains the primary system for everyday measurements in the U.S. The U.S. government has not officially adopted the metric system as the sole system of measurement, though there have been efforts to promote its use.

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What is the name of the system scientists use for measurement?

metric system


What is the system of measurement established by french scientists in 1795?

metric system


When collecting data and doing experiment what system of measurement do most scientists use?

Metric system


In the US what system of measurement is used by scientists and medicine?

In the US, scientists and medicine primarily use the metric system of measurement, which is also known as the International System of Units (SI). This system is used for its consistency and compatibility with scientific research and global standardization.


What is the system that is a system of measurement based on the number 10 and devloped by scientists in the 1790's?

The metric system.


What is a decimal-based standard system of measurement used by scientists?

The SI system, also called the Metric System.


What is the unit of measurement used by scientists worldwide?

Most scientist use the metric system


Do scientist all over the world use metric system as their main system of measurement?

Yes The metric, or SI, system is used by scientists in every country.


Does the word metric system mean a measurement based on the number 10?

does international system of units mean a version of the metric system used by modern scientists


Do scientists use English system or the metric system of measurement?

Scientists primarily use the metric system of measurement in their work due to its standardized units and ease of conversion. The metric system is based on powers of ten, making calculations simpler and more accurate. The English system, also known as the Imperial system, is less commonly used in scientific research due to its lack of consistency and standardized units.


Common system of measurement especially among scientists?

The metric system. Obviously, we have the same Science homework. lOL


What system of measurements do most scientist use?

Most scientists use the Metric system of units of measure, also called the Système international or SI system