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It is (a) an international standard, and (b) much easier to use, because of the decimal factors.

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how would the US metric system help you?

The US does not use the metric system.


What problems would be created if the US switched to the metric system?

Switching to the metric system in the US could initially create confusion and require re-education of the population. It may also involve significant costs to modify infrastructure, tools, and systems that currently use the imperial system. Additionally, there may be resistance from some individuals or industries who are familiar with the imperial system.


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Does US use the metric system?

No


Is the metric system used in the US?

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Which of these units belongs to both us and metric system?

The unit of length, meters, belongs to both the US Customary System and the metric system.


When did US get metric?

The US has not converted to the Metric System yet. We are still using the English Customary.


Which of these units is a part of both US and metric system?

The unit of mass, the kilogram, is a part of both the US customary system and the metric system. In the US customary system, pounds are used for mass measurement, while the metric system uses kilograms.


What unit belong to both us metric system?

The only unit that appears in both the modern SI (metric) system and the old fashioned system is the second.


What nation created the metric system?

Only the US uses the metric system. Hope it helped :D