Yes, you can use fractions in metric units, for example, 1 1/2 meters, or 3/4 liter.
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No, fractions are not part of metric units. Metric units are a decimal-based system of measurement that includes units such as meters, grams, and liters. Fractions are a mathematical concept used to represent values that are not whole numbers.
No, not all metric units are part of the International System of Units (SI). The SI is a coherent system of units derived from the metric system, but it is more specific and defined, and not all metric units are included in the SI.
The metric system is based on three principles: the meter as the unit of length, the gram as the unit of mass, and the liter as the unit of volume. All other units in the metric system are derived from these base units using prefixes to denote multiples or fractions.
Units such as the meter, kilogram, liter, and Celsius are part of both the United States customary system and the metric system.
The unit of temperature, Celsius, is a part of both the US and metric systems. In the US, Fahrenheit is also commonly used for temperature measurements.
Seconds are not part of the metric system, they are a unit of time measurement. The metric system is based on the meter, kilogram, and second as the base units for length, mass, and time respectively.