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All over the world, the metric system. That way it's easier for scientists to communicate.
This is usually known as the "imperial system", because it originated in the British Empire.
In the US system, distances are usually measured in inches, feet, yards, and miles.
It reduces confusion.
Ounces are an old fashioned unit for measuring mass. Fluid ounces can be used for measuring volume. These units are officially used in the US, Liberia Myanmar (Burma) and some Caribbean islands. Other countries use the International System of measures.
There are no units for measuring the use of temperature.
The Metric System