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What advantages does the metric system provide over English units measure?
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∙ 13y ago
1. It is an international standard, so everybody uses the same measurements. 2. Because it uses prefixes with powers of ten, conversions are much simpler. For example, to convert 7 kilometers to meters, you just add 3 zeroes.
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What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?
Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.
What is metric English units?
As far as I am aware, the second (measure of time) is the only unit common to the English and metric system.
What is the only measure the same in metric and English system?
yes
Is there a brand of kitchen scales that has both metric and English measurements?
Weight Watchers and EatSmart make really nice digital kitchen scales that measure in both. Most brands these days that are digital measure in both metric and US standard.
Is a meter English or metric?
A meter is metric.
What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?
Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.
What is metric English units?
As far as I am aware, the second (measure of time) is the only unit common to the English and metric system.
What metric unit is closet to an inch in the English system?
There is no individual unit in the Metric system that is near one inch in the English system, I'm afraid.
What is the only measure the same in metric and English system?
yes
What are the units use to measure weight?
pounds=english grams=metric
What is an example of an English measurement that is NOT used in the Metric system?
An inch is such a measure.
What is the only measure that is the same in the metric and english systems?
-40oF = -40oC
Is Celsius English or Metric measure?
The centigrade temperature scale in the Metric system was renamed in honour of Charles Celsius.
what is the measure of pull on a gravity object?
Newtons in Metric, and Pounds in the English System.
What are the units of measure of force in metric and English system?
Force is measured in newtons.
What is the fundamental unit that is the same in the metric system and english system?
Seconds, as a measure of time.
Is ade a metric measure?
No, ade is not a metric measure.
