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Humans have throughout the time experienced with math in order to solve problems.
Many cultures have made their own functional systems for dealing with math related problems.
As time went past, different cultures wanted to trade with each other, hence they realized they had a problem. One party could not understand how the other party did calculations.
One bag of Corn in one place could be smaller than a bag of Corn at another place. And this lead to misinterpretations and problems.
Today (for the last century or so) we have tried to make a standard for everything so that misinterpretations and disagreements in trade and science does not happen.
One meter is the same all over the world. Where as One foot is not the same all over the world. One Litre is the same all over the world where as one Gallon is not.
United States is far behind regarding this standardisation process of using the "new" standardized Sl system.
One could argue that it would be easier to use the "American system" instead over the rest of the world, and of course this could work. The problem is though that even within America there are same words of measurement but different actual values may still apply.
Another problem is that a lot of the old methods include multiples of 12 and 20. This makes it harder to work with when it comes to math.
The Sl standard acknowledges all of this and all measurements are made of multiples of 10. If we buy a packet of 10 eggs, we buy 10 eggs. If we buy 10 packets, we know that 10 times 10 is 100. With the Sl standard we do not operate with quantities as in units of 12 or 20 or other except where it is not practical due to limitations of packing.
Any standard of measurement is intended to simplify and unify.
In the US, you widely use Fahrenheit. In Europe we use Celsius. This has caused many problems for people trying to make a cake after an American recipe. and likewise problems for Americans trying an European recipe.
It takes time to adjust to new methods and new standards, but the outcome is to the better of the entire world.
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Why wasn't it necessary to come up with a standard system of measurement?
people have realised the importance .so there is SI system
What is the standard system of measurement in science?
Si unit
Why does using standard measurement important?
Standard measurements make it easier for everyone to know what that measurement means. The metric system, which is the standard system used by scientists, is specifically designed to be easy to use. The English system is much more complicated, mathematically.
Is a square foot a standard measurement?
No. It it is a derived measure in the Imperial System.
What was the name of the first standard measurement unit used to measure the length?
Well the SI unit of length is the meter, and SI is the first standard measurement system...
Why wasn't it necessary to come up with a standard system of measurement?
people have realised the importance .so there is SI system
What measurement system is used worldwide?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement.
What are the two standard system of measurement?
The English system and the metric system.
What are the standard systems of measurement?
The English system and the metric system.
What is the standard of measurement of science and industry?
Established in 1960 by the international agreement, the "Metric System" is the international standard of measurement.
Is the meter the base unit of measurement for length in the standard measurement system?
Yes.
The meter is the base unit of measurement for length in the standard measurement system?
True.
What is the importance of using the TBB as a worldwide standard of measurement?
you have to use that measurement cause if you dont people cant make cars
How is the SI system measurement used?
the si system of measurement is the standard set of units accepted throughout the world.
What is Measurement standard?
I am not sure what is a measurement standard is?
What is the standard system of measurement in science?
Si unit
Why do scientists need a standard system of measurement?
Standard measurements make it easier for everyone to know what that measurement means. The metric system, which is the standard system used by scientists, is specifically designed to be easy to use. The English system is much more complicated, mathematically.
