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Metric System
The metric system is an international basis of measurement based on a decimal system. It uses standard base units to name larger and smaller units.
2,771 Questions
Why do the three country don't use SI units?
All countries use the metric system to some extent, the three that have still to convert completely are Liberia, U.S.A. and Myanmar(Burma).
How many psi is equal to 1 meter?
This question cannot be answered because psi (pounds per square inch) is an imperial measure for pressure and 1 metre is a metric lineal measurement. To convert psi to metric you would probably use the metric pressure measurement of kpa (kilopascals).
To convert pounds per square inch to kilopascals (PSI to KPA), multiply the PSI value by 6.894757293168361.
To convert kilopascals to pounds per square inch (KPA to PSI), multiply the kpa value by .14503773773020923.
How do you measure paint thickness in the metric system?
All distances are measured in metres. Prefifixes are used as abbreviations for the fraction of metres, because paint is thin, it would be measured in millionths of a metre. The prefix for millionths is micro-, so paint thinckness would be quoted as micrometres (μm)
What is the metric unit for a large thermos that hold about 1.5 is?
i thnk it has something to do with liters... its like liters, deciliters, centiliters or mililiters, or heckaleters and deckaleters sooo i have no clue
What are all the proper units of length in the metric system?
kilometer, meter, decimeter, centimeter, millimeter, micrometer, nanometer, angstrom
Why the imperial units are replaced by the metric units in many countries?
Metric units are often preferred over imperial units due to their ease of use, consistency, and standardization. Metric units are based on powers of ten, making conversions simpler and more intuitive. Additionally, the metric system is the international standard, allowing for easier communication and trade between countries.
What is the S.I. unit of pressure?
The Pascal; it is a derived unit, equivalent to 1 kgm-1s-2. Pascal
How much sodium is in 250 milliliters of normal saline?
Normal saline is 0.9% weight/volume sodium chloride to water. This is 9 grams per litre.
NaCl has a molecular weight of 58.5, sodium (Na) has a weight of 23, which is 39.3% of the molecular weight. So sodium is 39.3% of the weight.
1 litre of saline has 9 grams, 250ml is a quarter of a litre, so has 9/4 grams = 2.25 grams.
39.3% of 2.25 g is 0.884 grams of sodium.
What are three advantages of a metric system?
1. They are internationally agreed as standard. Not like a gallon which can mean one amount in the US and different amount in the UK.
2. Orders of magnitude for measuring the same attribute are related by simple multiples or fractions of powers of ten conversions and only a handful of prefices are required (although there are a lot more available for very big and very small amounts). By way of contrast, the Imperial system uses:
- 2 pints in a quart
- 3 feet in a yard
- 4 quarts in a gallon
- 6 feet in a fathom
- 8 furlongs in a mile
- 9 square feet in a square yard
- 12 inches in a foot
- 14 pounds in a stone
- 16 ounces in a pound
3. There are many simple relations between measures for one characteristic to another. For example, the force required to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 metre/second^2 is 1 Newton. The pressure exerted by 1 Newton over an area of 1 Square metre is 1 Pascal.
How many inches in 2937.6 cubic inches?
None.
An inch is a measure of length or distance in 1-dimensional space while a cubic inch is a measure of volume in 3-dimensional space. The two measure different things and, according to basic principles of dimensional analysis, conversion from one to the other is not valid.
What is the metric equivalent of the 318 engine?
The metric equivalent of the 318 engine is approximately a 5.2 liter engine.
What Si unit would you use to measure the width of a pencil lead?
Pencil lead is very narrow. Millimeter can be used to measure it.
What are the lyrics to Justin's Metric System Song on Wizards of Waverly Place?
Here are the lyrics:
Oooh I would run a kilometer for you
And bite my little thermometer for you
I'm burning up (In celsius)
Oooh metric system, metric system
If there are better systems then I must've missed 'em.
metric system, metric system
If there are better systems then I must've missed 'em.
How many meters makes curtains of 90x90 inch?
To convert inches to meters, you can use the conversion factor of 1 inch equal to 0.0254 meters. So, for curtains of 90x90 inches, you would multiply 90 by 0.0254 to get the length in meters for both the width and height. Therefore, curtains of 90x90 inches would be approximately 2.29 meters by 2.29 meters.
