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The teaspoon measurement is commonly used in both the metric and English systems. In the metric system, a teaspoon is equivalent to 5 milliliters, while in the English system it is equal to about 4.9 milliliters.
Metric system is used by everyone, not just scientists. However, science and scientists have great influence of standardization of metric system to match everyday use.
The two types of measurement systems are the metric system and the imperial system. The metric system is used worldwide and is based on units of ten, while the imperial system is primarily used in the United States and is based on historical British units.
I was taught the imperial system whilst a schoolboy in the UK, many years ago. So I prefer imperial rather than metric. But, as metric is becoming the norm, I have become familiar with both systems.
To measure a soccer field in the metric system, you would use a metric measuring tape or a measuring wheel. The units used could be meters or centimeters. In the English system, you would use a tape measure or a measuring wheel calibrated in feet or yards. The units used would be feet or yards.
No, you cannot use a metrc socket on a standard socket wrench. These are two different systems of measurement and are not interchangeable.