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Because the units are multiples of ten, they can easily be calculated using our base-ten number system, and expressed in interchangeable terms by simply moving the decimal point (no calculation is required, as in changing miles to feet).

The metric (SI) system is in use in more areas of the world than the others, including the English units of measure still widely in use in the US.

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What disadvantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?

None. Except perhaps that if you are accustomed to the English (or American) measurements, it may be a bit hard to get accustomed to other units.


Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?

Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.


Give three advantages of the metric system over the English system of measurement?

One advantage is that it is based on 10 making it easy to move the decimal place over and when rounding. Another advantage is the that the rest of the world uses it so that we can all communicate in the language of the metric system. And lastly it has 3 units and prefixes so you just add the prefix necessary for the measurement you are looking at. The prefixes are kilo, hecto, deka, base units,deci,centi, and milli.


What advantages does the metric system have over systems that you used previously?

The metric system is based on units of ten, which makes conversions between units easier. It is widely used internationally, promoting consistency in measurements. Additionally, the metric system is more intuitive and straightforward, making it easier to learn and use.


When did japan switch over to the metric system?

1957.

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What advantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?

The English system is based on arbitrary numbers and measurements, such as 12, 36, and 5,280. The Metric system - every aspect of it - is based on even multiples of ten, both going upward, and going downward. Just ten. Nothing else.


What are the advantages of using the SI system over the English system?

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Why do you use preferably the metric system over English system?

It is well-defined, consistent and more practical.


What are the benefits of metric system over the English system?

The metric system makes more sense because it uses planned out sizes instead of random sizes that don't correlate with each other.


What is the chief advantage of the metric system over the English system?

Is that in goes in factors of 10. 1,000m=1k. English is all screwed up. 5280=1 mile.


What Distance?

Distance is the length of a path over which an object travels; usually expressed in meters or kilometers in the metric system, and in feet or miles in the English System.


What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?

Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.


What are some advantages that the metric system has over the imperial system?

The metric system has the advantage of base 10 conversion. There are 100 centimeters to a meter, 1000 milliliters to a liter, and 1000 grams to a kilogram. This means that so long as you are using Base 10 for your calculations, all you have to do to move a decimal point.


What disadvantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?

None. Except perhaps that if you are accustomed to the English (or American) measurements, it may be a bit hard to get accustomed to other units.


Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?

Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.


Give three advantages of the metric system over the English system of measurement?

One advantage is that it is based on 10 making it easy to move the decimal place over and when rounding. Another advantage is the that the rest of the world uses it so that we can all communicate in the language of the metric system. And lastly it has 3 units and prefixes so you just add the prefix necessary for the measurement you are looking at. The prefixes are kilo, hecto, deka, base units,deci,centi, and milli.


What advantages does the metric system have over systems that you used previously?

The metric system is based on units of ten, which makes conversions between units easier. It is widely used internationally, promoting consistency in measurements. Additionally, the metric system is more intuitive and straightforward, making it easier to learn and use.