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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.

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Why do you only use one system of measurement in the us?

actually, we use 2. in science, we use metrics, but in everything else, we use the customary system


What system of measurement is widely used in the US but is NOT used by the scientific community?

The U.S. customary system


What is the definition of us customary system?

The United States customary system (also called American system or, sometimes, "English units") is the most commonly used system of measurement in the United States.


Does the us use the customary system?

Yes they do use only the metric system


What is the smallest unit of measurement in the us customary measurement system?

in liquid capacity1.cups2.pint3.quart4.gallonweight1.ounces2. pounds3.tons


What is the US measurement called?

Customary Units


What is the US's measurement system?

As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."


Is Foot 'unit of measurement' in the metric system?

No, Foot belongs to the Imperial and US customary units (according to Wikipedia)


What is the system of measurement commonly used in the United states?

US Customary. (inches, feet, yards, miles, etc.)


What is the measurement system used?

As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."


When did the US customary system come into use?

it started in the 20th centry


Why US use customary system?

well its easy only the U.S.A and England use it