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What is the advantage to using the metric system over the English system?
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∙ 11y ago
The metric system has a base of ten (for example there are 10 mm in 1 cm, 100 cm in 1 m, 1000 m in 1 km) whereas the English system isn't (12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard and 5280 feet in a mile) so there aren't a bunch of arbitrary conversions to remember in the metric system
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Metric System is based on the number 10. Many of the measurements within the metric system line up, for instance, a metric ton is the weight of a cubic meter of water. This makes the measurements more accurate, compared to a foot being the size of the kings foot. And because the metric system is based on ten, it is easy to use decimal's in measurements. The English system is designed to use fractions, which some find harder to work with.
While the above answer has some merit it should be noted that the answerer is obviously bias and pompous. There is no measurement system that uses a king's foot as a basis for anything. The measurement foot is as standard as the measurement meter is. In addition please note that fractions and decimals can be used in either system. Note also that it is ridiculous for a metric ton to always be equal to a cubic meter. Surely a cubic meter of bricks should not have the same weight as a cubic meter of feathers. Finally, while it is true that some people do find it easier to work with decimals, it is also true that some people enjoy being idiots. Base ten systems assume that we all count everything on our fingers and are not capable of abstraction. Frankly I find them offensive to people who have lost a finger.
I find the attached answer above "has some merit it should be noted that the answerer is obviously bias and pompous."
I'd like to correct a few details. Regarding the detail about using a king's foot as a measurement it actually has some reference, where tradition holds King Henry I (1100 - 1135) decreed that a yard should be "the distance from the tip of the King's nose to the end of his outstretched thumb".
Regarding the metric system and it's advantages - the system isn't "idiotic." In fact, despite it being a simple system with a base number of 10 and a few basic rules, it is a system which is faster to learn than the Imperial/English system therefore allowing education to not waste time learning about measurements and putting it towards better endeavors.
It's a system becoming more and more used as each day goes by and if you choose to ignore it I find that "idiotic." It's used extensively in foreign trade, science and technology just to name a few. Britain and further more the rest of Europe make up a predominant part of the trade industry and have chosen to convert to the metric system as have Australia, Canada and Mexico. It's a great initiative. Those choosing to remain with the 'Ye Olde' way of the imperial system are denying yourselves to become part of the modern age and the World and further more are ignorant.
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∙ 11y agoit's more standardized (units increase in increments of 10 or 1,000).
It is used in many countries around the world and in professional jobs in engineering, design, and the sciences and medicine.
but, America doesn't use it because we're just awesome like that. We measure things in terms of body parts, like feet and inches (determined by length of finger).
We also measure slightly large distances in football fields!
Does Europe measure slightly large distances in soccer fields? I don't think so. :)
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∙ 13y agomag- research pa kayo.....
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What are the advantages of using the metric system or SI?
The advantage is that everybody else in the world uses it. Also, most people know it.
What is metric mesument?
Metric measurement is measurement made using units as defined under the metric system.
When using metric system what can length be measured in?
Metres
How if a housewife with a recipe that uses the units of pound and ounce to measure weight of ingredients and needs to buy them in a shop that sells goods measured in metric system?
She needs to use the metric system. Unless she happens to be less intelligent than the majority of people across the world who are competently using metric measures. She needs to use the metric system. Unless she happens to be less intelligent than the majority of people across the world who are competently using metric measures. She needs to use the metric system. Unless she happens to be less intelligent than the majority of people across the world who are competently using metric measures. She needs to use the metric system. Unless she happens to be less intelligent than the majority of people across the world who are competently using metric measures.
How do you convert miles to kilometers using the English metric system?
Convert miles to kilometers by multiplying the number of miles by 1.609344, or 1.6 if less accuracy is needed.
Is English system considered as a metric system?
The English system is a measurement system; in a sense it is a metric system but it is not the metric system, so I would avoid using that word to describe it.
When did US get metric?
The US has not converted to the Metric System yet. We are still using the English Customary.
Why is using the metric system superior to using the standard system of measurement?
It's not "superior" ... but it is the agreed on system for almost all the world - thus it's advantage is consistency.
Advantage and disadvantage of using a meterstick?
the metric system is divisable by units OS ten which makes it simple to convert measurements in meters into other metric units
What are the advantages of using the metric system or SI?
The advantage is that everybody else in the world uses it. Also, most people know it.
Which continent uses the metric system?
In all the continents are using some countries are using the metric system more in Asia and Europe most of the countries are using the metric system.
How do you measure using the metric system?
By using measuring tools with metric measurements on them.
What does Metric Conversion mean in math terms?
It means multiplying with constants from a non metric system (such as length using yards, feet, inches) to a metric system (using meters)
Is the weight of a dog standard or metric?
it is metric !! The weight of a dog is measured by using the metric system
What does metric volume mean?
It is a measurement of volume using units from the metric system.
What is metric mesument?
Metric measurement is measurement made using units as defined under the metric system.
What are some advantages that the metric system has over the imperial system?
The metric system has the advantage of base 10 conversion. There are 100 centimeters to a meter, 1000 milliliters to a liter, and 1000 grams to a kilogram. This means that so long as you are using Base 10 for your calculations, all you have to do to move a decimal point.
