How do you use imperial and metric systems of measurements?

Answer 1

Science uses the metric system. Many countries have adopted the metric system as it is very easy to do conversions within the measurements eg 1000 m = 1 km; 1000 Pa = 1 kPa; 1000 g = 1kg.

If an Imperial system is used then conversions within the measurements are more difficult eg 3 ft = 1 yd; 12 in = 1 ft; 1760 yds = 1 mi. Much more difficult to remember.

When doing science the Imperial measurement must be converted to metric. Example: For temperature conversion which is necessary before various equations can be used - 100 oF = (100 - 32) x 5 /9 +273 K

Answer 2

To convert between imperial and metric systems, you can use conversion factors. For example, 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters and 1 mile equals 1.6 kilometers. To convert measurements, multiply by the appropriate conversion factor. Alternatively, you can use online conversion tools for quick and accurate results.

Answer 3

Distance, Imperial- mile, yard, foot, inch, metric-kilometer, meter, centimeter, millimeter

Volume, Imperial- Cubic yard, cubic foot, cubic inch, gallon, quart, pint, cup, tablespoon, teaspoon, metric- liter, milliliter, microliter

Mass, Imperial- ton, pound, ounce; metric- kilogram, gram, milligram, microgram

For metric, kilo means one thousand of the basic unit. centi means one hundredth of the basic unit, milli means one thousandth of the basic unit. micro means one millionth of the basic unit.