Mainly to use an accepted standard (scientists all over the world use the same units). Also, it is easier to do calculations in metric units.
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Scientists use meter and centimeter rather than inches and feet because they have to share their results with other countries. America is the only country that uses feet and inches while the rest of the world uses the metric system.
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using classical rather than metric units of measurement
1) It is an international standard, so all scientists use the same measurements. For comparison, for example, different countries have different definitions of a pound. 2) Calculations are easier, because of the decimal prefixes.
231 cubic inches == (presumed that you meant cubic inches, which like gallons is a measure of volume, rather than square inches, which is a measure of area) 1 US gallon = 231 Cubic inches (presuming you meant cubic inches, which like gallons is a measure of volume, rather than square inches, which is a measure of area)