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The metric system came about during the time of the French Revolution, during the age of Rationalism etc.
This places it in the later part of the 1700's, which is the 18th century.
A good resource for this is the book "The measure of all things" by Ken Alder
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How was metric length invented?
The metric system is a system of units for measurement developed in late 18th century in France.It was developed by the chemist Lavoisier to replace the disparate systems of measures then in use with a unified, natural and universal system. In the early metric system there were several fundamental or base units, the meter for length, the gram for weight and the liter for capacity.
What is the difference of english system to metric system?
The english system is the metric system. There is no difference.
What is the basic metric unit of length of the length of a car?
In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.
Do scientists use English system or the metric system of measurement?
The metric system.
Who invented the meter of length?
Meter as a unit of length was not invented but introduced in accordance with international convention, in 1875. The idea of introducing the metric system originated in France in the 18th century.
When was the standard system created?
The metric system was introduced as part of the French Revolution, in the late 18th century.
Where should us start for the conversion to metric system?
They already have.
How long has America been using the metric system?
in the early 18th century, in 1875.
How did the metric system start?
People needed a way to measure things
Why did they start the metric system?
so everyone around the world can understand it.
What country calculated the meter?
The metric system (and thus the meter) were first established in France.
What is a catchy slogan for the metric system?
THE METRIC SYSTEM WONDERLAND or THE WONDERS OF THE METRIC SYSTEM
When collecting data and doing experiment what system of measurement do most scientists use?
Metric system
How was metric length invented?
The metric system is a system of units for measurement developed in late 18th century in France.It was developed by the chemist Lavoisier to replace the disparate systems of measures then in use with a unified, natural and universal system. In the early metric system there were several fundamental or base units, the meter for length, the gram for weight and the liter for capacity.
What is the birthplace of metric system?
in the metric system's hospital
What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
What measurement system does South Africa use?
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