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Is the imperial system of measurement used in other countries today?
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∙ 12y ago
While the imperial system of measurement was historically used by several countries, most notably the United States and its former colonies, it is not commonly used today. The majority of countries have transitioned to the metric system, which is used internationally for scientific and trade purposes. Some exceptions include the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar, which have varying degrees of use of the imperial system alongside the metric system.
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∙ 12y ago"Other" implies that already have some countries in a list - and I do not know which countries are in your list.
The main countries that have not adopted the SI system are the US, Myanmar and Liberia. Some, like the UK, adopted the SI but its implementation is only half-hearted.
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Which imperial unit of measurment would you use to measure a newborn baby?
The answer depends on what characteristic you wish to measure: the mass, height, or some other aspect. However developed countries use the SI system of measurement, so you may have to convert from the "official" measure..
What is imperial unit?
Imperial units or the imperial system is a system of units, first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. Systems of imperial units are sometimes referred to as foot-pound-second, after the base units of length, mass and time. The units were introduced in the British Empire, excluding the then already independent United States. As of 2008, all countries that used the imperial system have become officially metric, except for the United States, Burma and Liberia, however some other countries have laws mandating or permitting other systems of measurement, such as the United Kingdomwhich still uses many imperial measures, such as miles and yards for road signs, lb/oz, pints, etc. for many products, and also uses inches and barleycorns for clothing and shoe sizes respectively. according to http://en.wikipedia.org
What distance measurement system is used in England?
The general public still uses the outdated Imperial system: inch, foot, yard, furlong, mile. Most of the other measures of distance are no longer in regular use.
What is difference between 139.7 mm and 5.5 inches?
Nothing - they are both the same measurement. One is metric - the other is imperial.
Who uses the system of feet and inches?
The feet and inches system was invented in Britain; it's called the Imperial System in Britain as it was manditory in the British Empire. Nowadays, most commonwealth countries have switched to the metric system - even Britain is officially metric although feet and inches are widely used, speed limits must be in mph and road signs are almost entirely in miles, yards or feet. Apart from Britain, feet and inches are used in the USA. There are also occasional usages in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other commonwealth and other former imperial countries.
What are the two methods of measurement One is used in the US and the other in most all other countries?
Most countries use the metric system. The US uses the Imperial or British system.
What is the standard unit of measurement in the international system of measurement?
In the United States they use the old Imperial system of measurement, which the rest of the world abandoned centuries ago in favor of the metric system.
Which countries are using miles?
Miles are a part of the Imperial System (or US customary system). The only countries to use this system is the United States, however, Liberia is also considered to use this form of measurement. You will find Liberia listed as a Metric Nation and as an Imperial Nation (in form of measurement systems); this is because Liberia does not have an official system of measurements. Liberia tends to use the Metric System in forms of international trade and business, but will tend to use the Imperial System in forms of internal usage. The United States is also a Metric/Imperial Nation, however, it is more Imperial than Metric and you will probably never list it as a Metric Nation alone. Myanmar (Burma) also does not use the Metric System, however, they do not use the Imperial System; they have their own system of measurement known as the Burmese System. However, there are still many Metric Nations that still use forms of the Imperial System. For example, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, the Bahamas, India, and Malaysia still use some forms of the Imperial System, but are official Metric Nations. Many other countries fall under this category as well, mainly countries that were at one time a part of the British Empire (as the Imperial System was made by the British Empire).
What are the two systems of measurement?
Imperial and metric
Who invented imperial measurement?
The Imperial units of measure are a combination of British and Roman units, that have been standardized over time. Go to the attached link titled "English Units", to learn a little more about various Imperial and other measures.
What is the opposite of metric units?
There are no "opposites" to measurement systems. There are alternative measurement systems.Earlier systems include the so-called English system, and the French avoirdupois.
What is the other system rather then the metric system?
The other system is called the imperial system. Some imperial measurements are foot, inch, yard and mile.
Which imperial unit of measurment would you use to measure a newborn baby?
The answer depends on what characteristic you wish to measure: the mass, height, or some other aspect. However developed countries use the SI system of measurement, so you may have to convert from the "official" measure..
What is a imperial measument?
Imperial units or the imperial system is a system of units, first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. Systems of imperial units are sometimes referred to as foot-pound-second, after the base units of length, mass and time. The units were introduced in the British Empire, excluding the then already independent United States. As of 2008, all countries that used the imperial system have become officially metric, except for the United States, Burma and Liberia, however some other countries have laws mandating or permitting other systems of measurement, such as the United Kingdomwhich still uses many imperial measures, such as miles and yards for road signs, lb/oz, pints, etc. for many products, and also uses inches and barleycorns for clothing and shoe sizes respectively. according to http://en.wikipedia.org
What countries use old English measurement?
Other than the United States, only three other countries use old English measurement. They are Great Britain, Burma (Myanmar), and Liberia. Most of the rest of the world uses the metric system.
What is imperial unit?
Imperial units or the imperial system is a system of units, first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. Systems of imperial units are sometimes referred to as foot-pound-second, after the base units of length, mass and time. The units were introduced in the British Empire, excluding the then already independent United States. As of 2008, all countries that used the imperial system have become officially metric, except for the United States, Burma and Liberia, however some other countries have laws mandating or permitting other systems of measurement, such as the United Kingdomwhich still uses many imperial measures, such as miles and yards for road signs, lb/oz, pints, etc. for many products, and also uses inches and barleycorns for clothing and shoe sizes respectively. according to http://en.wikipedia.org
Is the metric system the most used measurement system in the world?
Yes only three countries still use other systems, Burma, Liberia, and USA.
