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Peru uses the metric system as most countries do thoughout the world...

The US uses the Customary System.

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Customary System conversions with Metric System...

1 yard = .9144 meter

1 mile = 1.609 kilometers

1 pound = .4535 kilogram

1 quart = .946 liter

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