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Most countries in the world have now converted to using the metric system. This is because it is easier to trade and exchange goods when most people use the same units for measuring size and weight and also because the metric system is decimal (units of 10) rather than involving counting to a mixture of bases (16ozs in a pound 14 pounds in a stone, 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard....all these are much more difficult to learn.
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Is 'pounds' used in the metric system?
No, pounds are not used in any modern system.
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.
What unit measures mass in the metric system?
(g) grams- is the unit used in the metric system.
Is the metric system used in the US?
No
Is pounds used in the metric system?
No, pounds are not used in the metric system. The metric system uses the unit of measurement called kilograms for weight instead of pounds.
Is 'pounds' used in the metric system?
No, pounds are not used in any modern system.
What is the metric system most commonly used for?
The metric system is used for measuring anything and everything.
What kinds of degrees and temperatures are used in the metric system?
The metric system is used for temperatures from Celsius.
Where can you find a place that uses the metric system?
The metric system is used everywhere.
What is the metric system used for?
The metric system is an internationally agreed system for measuring physical and chemical attributes.
What is the world wide term used for the metric system?
metric
What system is used for scientific experimentation Metric or English?
Metric.
What is Australia's metric system?
There is basically ONE metric system currently used worldwide. It is called the SI. All countries that use "the metric system" are really using the SI. Other metric systems were used in the past, but they are not commonly used in any country.
What unit measures mass in the metric system?
(g) grams- is the unit used in the metric system.
When measuring temperature in the metric system the unit is the?
measuring temperature the metric system of °C is used.
Is milliliters on the metric system?
Millimetres (UK spelling) is a measurement of length used by the metric system.
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.
