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∙ 12y agoThe largest country in the world that do not use the standard (customary?) system of measurement is the USA. Thankfully the US scientific community use the proper International Standard of the metric system known as the S.I. system.
There is also Burma and Liberia not using this international standard and I wonder if ordinary USA people are aware or even proud of this? The rest of the world uses the S.I. system.
I would rather have one litre of water (1000cc) @ 4 degr. Celsius = 1 kg (1000 gramme) than having one US gallon = 8.32674133 pounds of water @ 62degr. Fahrenheit. What a mess!
At least the Imperial gallon (British) weighed 10 pounds of water..... but that is still not the proper metric system.
There is also a well documented air-crash, caused by US ground crew that "filled" the tanks of the unfortunate aircraft with "x-amount" of US gallons instead of the prescribed "x-amount" of Imperial gallons which left the craft short of some 20% of the required fuel. (One Imperial gallon = 1.20095 US gallons).
Had metric units (litres) been used, such tragedy could have been avoided.
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∙ 12y agoThe USA, Liberia, and Myanmar.
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What countries still use custamary units of measurement?
Definition of Customary System of MeasurementThe Customary System of Measurement is derived from the earlier English system of measurement.More about Customary System of MeasurementIn customary measurement system length, capacity, weight, and temperature are measured. Units for length: inches, feet, yards, and milesUnits for capacity: cups, pints, quarts, and gallonsUnits for weight: ounces, pounds, and tonsUnits for temperature: degrees FahrenheitExamples of Customary System of MeasurementThe customary unit that is used to measure the weight of a pack of potato chips is ounce.The customary unit that is used to measure the quantity of water in a tank is gallon.Solved Example on Customary System of MeasurementWhich one of these is a reasonable customary unit to measure the height of a horse?Choices:A. centimeterB. literC. footD. gramCorrect Answer: CSolution:Step 1: A foot is the customary unit used to measure the height of a horse.Related Terms for Customary System of MeasurementCapacityEnglish SystemLengthMeasureTemperatureWeight
What country in africa still uses standard measurement?
Every country uses the system of measurement that's 'standard' in that country. The 'Metric System' is standard for every country in the world, except three of them. Liberia, Myanmar, and the USA use pounds, inches, and gallons, innocently referred to as the 'customary' system.
Who are the 3 countries around the world that still use british system of measurement today?
The countries that officially use the English system of measurements today are the USA, Myanmar (Burma) and Liberia. Although the use of the English system is widespread in the United Kingdom, it has adopted S.I.
Is the metric system the most used measurement system in the world?
Yes only three countries still use other systems, Burma, Liberia, and USA.
Which system does the US has?
The United States is one of few countries in the world that still uses the Imperial and/or US customary measurement system in which distance is measured in feet and inches, weight is measured in pounds and ounces, area is measured in acres, volume is measured in gallons. The United States, for whatever reason, has opted to keep this system of measurement, even though pretty much the rest of the world has adopted the metric system.
What countries still use the customary?
The customary system of weights and measures is now customary in a grand total of 3 countries: Liberia, Myanmar, and the US of A.
Why does the US use the customary system of measurement?
The united states used the customary system when the british brought here before the revoluitionary war. only the us, UK, myanmar, and Liberia still use the systems of measurement.
What countries still use the customary system?
Liberia US Burma (Myanmar)
What countries still use custamary units of measurement?
Definition of Customary System of MeasurementThe Customary System of Measurement is derived from the earlier English system of measurement.More about Customary System of MeasurementIn customary measurement system length, capacity, weight, and temperature are measured. Units for length: inches, feet, yards, and milesUnits for capacity: cups, pints, quarts, and gallonsUnits for weight: ounces, pounds, and tonsUnits for temperature: degrees FahrenheitExamples of Customary System of MeasurementThe customary unit that is used to measure the weight of a pack of potato chips is ounce.The customary unit that is used to measure the quantity of water in a tank is gallon.Solved Example on Customary System of MeasurementWhich one of these is a reasonable customary unit to measure the height of a horse?Choices:A. centimeterB. literC. footD. gramCorrect Answer: CSolution:Step 1: A foot is the customary unit used to measure the height of a horse.Related Terms for Customary System of MeasurementCapacityEnglish SystemLengthMeasureTemperatureWeight
Which countries use which measuring system?
The troglodyte three: USA, Burma and Liberia. However, some other countries do still use the customary system for specific measures.
What are two countries that still use Avoirdupois weight system of measurement?
The US and the UK.
What country in africa still uses standard measurement?
Every country uses the system of measurement that's 'standard' in that country. The 'Metric System' is standard for every country in the world, except three of them. Liberia, Myanmar, and the USA use pounds, inches, and gallons, innocently referred to as the 'customary' system.
What problem could resulted if the ancient system of measurement is still at present?
Some countries, such as the US, still use an ancient system. The use of an obsolete system makes it difficult to trade internationally.
Who are the 3 countries around the world that still use british system of measurement today?
The countries that officially use the English system of measurements today are the USA, Myanmar (Burma) and Liberia. Although the use of the English system is widespread in the United Kingdom, it has adopted S.I.
Why do you still have the us customary system?
We, who do not live in the US don't!
Is the metric system the most used measurement system in the world?
Yes only three countries still use other systems, Burma, Liberia, and USA.
How many countries still use the customary unit?
Officially, three do: Myanmar, Liberia, and the USA.
