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What unit is commonly used within the metric and the US systems of units?
Meters are commonly used inside the metric system, while they're equivalent in the Imperial (US) system is called feet.
What is the measurment system used in the us?
the metric system
Which unit is commonly used in the metric and US System of units?
The unit of time ... the 'second' ... is the same in both systems of measurement.
Is the metric system used in the US?
No
How is the metric system used in the US?
Sparingly
What do you commonly use in the US as your basic unit of Length?
The US has not yet adopted the metric system used in practically every other country. The US basic unit of length is the foot.
Where is the metric system used the most?
The metric system is used all over the world.
Is the kilogram unit used both in metric and US?
No. The kilogram is a metric unit of mass and is not commonly used in the US. ------- In the US we use pounds instead of kg. Although companies will put both US & metric measurements on packaging, especially food items.
Where are metric ton used?
Most of the (civilized) world. The US is the only significant non-conformer.The metric system is used in all countries except the United States, Burma and Libya.Metric system is used for scientists worldwide.The metric system is used everywhere. However it is not commonly used in the US
Can congress decide the metric system?
No. Congress can decide whether or not the metric system is adopted by the US, but the metric system exists and is used by developed countries whatever Congress choses to do.
how would the US metric system help you?
The US does not use the metric system.
The metric system is only used in France?
No, even the US uses the metric system (although we retain traditional units for many purposes). Even the traditional units used in the US use the metric system as their calibration standards (eliminating the older independant traditional standards). I have an 1877 Arithmetic schoolbook which has a section on using the metric system that was used in US grade schools at that time. (this copy was used by my grandmother and her sister when they were in grade school)
