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What is the diffence in the us long measure and the metric system?
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∙ 14y ago
Each has its own units of length.
The metric system is more logical, because when you convert from one unit to another, you multiply or divide by powers of ten, which amounts to moving the decimal point. For example, 2.3 kilometers = 2300 meters; or .75 meter = 75 centimeter.
On the other hand, a U. S. mile is divided into either tenths (on your car's olometer) or 1,760 yards, or 5,280 feet. A foot is divided into 12 inches, and an inch is usually subdivided into sixteenths.
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How do you measure from a known point by English and metric system?
In the English (or imperial) system, distances are measured in inches, feet, yards, or miles, depending on what kind of distance you want to measure. In the metric system, commonly used units are millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers - again, depending on how long the distance is, you would usually choose a shorter or a larger unit.
The term for measuring long distances in the metric system is the what?
kilometers :D viva mexico!!
What are metric rulers used for?
Measuring. Most of the world use the metric system. Only three countries in the world still have not imposed the metric system as norm; the United States, Liberia and Myanmar. Globally, metric rulers rule.
When measuring long distances in customary units other than miles what metric unit of measure would you use for the same distance?
Kilometers
What is the best unit and tool to measure the length of a car?
a tape measure of at least 25 feet or more
What us the difference in the metric sistem and the us long measure?
metric system is for commies
Is the metric system used by scientists and in countries around the world as the standard unit of measure?
Have scientists in all parts of the world long used metric systems?
Advantage of meter stick or ruler?
to measure using the metric system to measure a meter
How do you measure from a known point by English and metric system?
In the English (or imperial) system, distances are measured in inches, feet, yards, or miles, depending on what kind of distance you want to measure. In the metric system, commonly used units are millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers - again, depending on how long the distance is, you would usually choose a shorter or a larger unit.
How long is the Statue of Liberty in metric system?
meters.
Is kilogram metric or customary?
Use whatever is common in your country. In the long term, however, the entire world should switch to metric, for reasons of standardization, so if you happen to live in a country that uses non-metric units, you might try to push for metrification.
Why are some reasons the US may or may not change over to this metric system of measurement?
This was decided a long time ago. The cost of converting to the metric system was too high!
How long has America been using the metric system?
in the early 18th century, in 1875.
The term for measuring long distances in the metric system is the what?
kilometers :D viva mexico!!
What metric system would you use for a dollar bill?
kilogram There is only one metric system, and it is used to measure everything, If you mean what nits would you use to measure a dollar bill, its length would be in metres. All distances are in metres, prefixes merely show the fraction or multiple of metres. A dollar bill is 0.1559 metres long, for convenience this is written as 155.9 millimetres. It is 66.3 mm wide. Its weigth, or mass, is 1 gram.
What are metric rulers used for?
Measuring. Most of the world use the metric system. Only three countries in the world still have not imposed the metric system as norm; the United States, Liberia and Myanmar. Globally, metric rulers rule.
How do you measure long distances -metric?
I would use meters because well thats the only other choice to choose from!
