The metric system is widely used because it is international (used in many different countries) and use units not based on anthropomorphic measures like foot and is based on decimal arithmetic considered easier for calculation..
No, pounds are not used in any modern system.
SI: The measurement system that is accepted world wide.
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.
(g) grams- is the unit used in the metric system.
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There have been several metric systems; the current official system used world-wide is called SI - Sistème International.
No, pounds are not used in any modern system.
The metric system is accepted as the dominate measurement system in the world.
The metric system is used for measuring anything and everything.
The metric system is used for temperatures from Celsius.
The metric system is used everywhere.
The metric system is an internationally agreed system for measuring physical and chemical attributes.
Metric.
SI: The measurement system that is accepted world wide.
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.
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.