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How do you work out metric and imperial conversions without a calculator?
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∙ 13y ago
Generally speaking you cannot convert between imperial and metric unless you are a very able mathematician.
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Is feet imperial or metric measurement?
Imperial.
Is ton metric or imperial?
A tonne is a metric measurement.
Is inches customary or metric?
I'm guessing by customary, you mean imperial. if so inches are customary/imperial
How does a metric ton compare to an Imperial ton?
A metric tonne is lighter than the imperial equivalent by roughly 16 kg. The imperial ton weighs 2,240 lbs (or 1,016 kg), while the metric tonne is 1,000 kg.
Does the UK use imperial or metric measurement?
Both imperial and metric is currently used in the UK. The metric system is exclusively taught in UK schools. So, eventually, as children become adults, the metric system will become the norm. Resistance to using the metric system is usually from adults who were taught the imperial system when they were schoolchildren.
1 foot euqel what?
Here is a complete list of imperial/metric conversions (i.e. feet to meters): http://www.thetipsbank.com/convert.htm
Do American schools teach the metric conversions to students?
NoYes they do. In science classes it is actually more likely to see metric conversions than customary conversions. This is because most of the world uses metric.
What is 0.138 in metric?
0.138 what? Without knowing the units of the 0.138 (I assume in some imperial measurement) it can't be converted to metric.
Where can I find an online conversion system from the metric system?
It may be simple but imperialtometric.com will allow you to make conversions between imperial and metric units. You may want to invest in a proper conversion table to do this though if this is business related.
Is a gallon imperial or metric?
A gallon is certainly not metric. It is imperial.
Where can one find a meter to feet converter?
There are many references to convert meter to feet. One can find these references and calculators at Metric-Conversions, Wikihow, and The Calculator Site.
What are the two standard system of measurement?
The English system and the metric system.
How can one convert miles to kilometres?
There are free, online calculators that can easily do this for the user. Some of these are the websites named "convertunits" , "metric-conversions" and "onlineconversion". There are even more, but just one of the three mentioned is more than sufficient for this job. All mentioned sites can also perform other metric to imperial conversions, and vice versa.
Is feet imperial or metric measurement?
Imperial.
Why is the imperial system still used?
Mostly just tradition. People are used to the old system, so they don't want to change to unfamiliar metric, even though the conversions are easier.
Which is better metric or imperial?
The choice between metric and imperial depends on where you are and what you are comfortable with. Most countries use the metric system as it is easier for calculations and conversions. However, some people may prefer imperial for certain applications or for personal reasons. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages.
Why the imperial units are replaced by the metric units in many countries?
Metric units are often preferred over imperial units due to their ease of use, consistency, and standardization. Metric units are based on powers of ten, making conversions simpler and more intuitive. Additionally, the metric system is the international standard, allowing for easier communication and trade between countries.
