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Why scientist use si units instead of units such as inches gallons?
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∙ 13y ago
The idea is to use an international standard - the same units everywhere.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause they're set up in a way so that their definitions rely on each other in a more logical way than gallons and inches.
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∙ 15y agoIt's easier to do the math in your head
Besides, US and UK gallons are different, and imperial measurements weren't very well defined. Now, they are defined in terms of SI units.
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∙ 13y agobecause the blank of the blank should equal the answer. you have to look on a different website because this doesnt tell you anything! so dont ever use it again.
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∙ 13y agoScientists use SI units because it is the international measurement system used to figure things like kilometers and such.
It is more simple to understand, that is why.
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∙ 11y agoThey cannot because they are the same system!
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What is the non si unit for volume?
Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).
What 3.78 equals in metric units?
3.78 what? Cubic inches, yards, ounces, feet, pounds, gallons?????
When fifty gallons of hydraulic oil weigh 372 lb what is its specific weight in units of lb per ft3?
1 US gallon = 231 cubic inches, 1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches, so 7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot. If 50 gallons weighs 372 lb, 7.48 gallons will weigh 55.65 lb, which is the answer
Inch to gallon fuel chart?
Those are not related units. Inches measure length, gallons measure volume. Are you referring to cubic inches? Please refine your request and post a new question.
Are the units in a barrel of oil US gallons or imperial gallons?
In the US, 1 barrel of oil = 42 US gallons (159 liters or 34.97 imperial gallons).
Why scientist use SI units instead of units such as inches and gallons?
The idea is to use an international standard - the same units everywhere.
Why do scientist's use SI units instead of units such as inches and gallons?
most of the world does SI so more people can understand with it in SI units
Why do scientists use SI units instead of units such as inches and gallons?
most of the world does SI so more people can understand with it in SI units
Why do scientist use SI units unstead of inches and gallons?
It's much easier to convert and it is common known (every country uses this except the U.S. since we want to be "different".)
What are some measurement units?
Inches Feet Fluid Ounces Quarts Half-Gallons Gallons Miles Yards
How many gallons in a container 72x36x36?
What units? Feet, inches, metres etc?
How do you get the answer 140.608 in. in cubic units?
Linear units, like inches, can't be converted to cubic units. If they could, then you'd be able to calculate your height in gallons.
What is the SI unit of a solid?
It depends on the solid, but typically the scientific unit of a solid is grams. SI units are always metric, so that means you would use centimeters or millimeters instead of inches, liters instead of gallons, et cetera.
How many gallons is 12X12X30?
The answer depends on the units used for the question. Are they 12 inches * 12 inches * 30 inches or are they feet, or metres or miles?
What is the non si unit for volume?
Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).Cubic feet, or cubic inches, are often used. Then there are special units for volume, unfortunately, different units are used for liquids (gallons), and for dry things like grain (bushels).
What 146 in cubic inches?
It depends on the units used for 146: microlitres, litres, gallons, whatever.
What units are used to measure volume?
Cubic inches, cubic centimeters, liters, quarts, and gallons
