What countries still use custamary units of measurement?

Answer 1

Definition of Customary System of Measurement

• The Customary System of Measurement is derived from the earlier English system of measurement.

More about Customary System of Measurement

• In customary measurement system length, capacity, weight, and temperature are measured.

  Units for length: inches, feet, yards, and miles

  Units for capacity: cups, pints, quarts, and gallons

  Units for weight: ounces, pounds, and tons

  Units for temperature: degrees Fahrenheit

Examples of Customary System of Measurement

• The customary unit that is used to measure the weight of a pack of potato chips is ounce.
• The customary unit that is used to measure the quantity of water in a tank is gallon.

Solved Example on Customary System of Measurement

Which one of these is a reasonable customary unit to measure the height of a horse?

Choices:

A. centimeter

B. liter

C. foot

D. gram

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: A foot is the customary unit used to measure the height of a horse.

Related Terms for Customary System of Measurement

• Capacity
• English System
• Length
• Measure
• Temperature
• Weight

Answer 2

Countries that still predominantly use customary units of measurement include the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar. Although the metric system is the official system in these countries, some customary units are still commonly used in daily life.

Answer 3

Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Burma, Grenada, Guyana, Sierra Leone and the United Arab Emirates. It is no longer legal in the UK but is used colloquially.

Answer 4

USA, Belize, Haiti, & Jamaica