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First, It's called the customary system not the English system. And when the first explorers moved here, their goal was to be different form where they came from, so they invented the customary system!

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The United States continues to use the Imperial system primarily due to historical reasons and societal inertia. The country has not fully transitioned to the metric system despite efforts to do so in the past.

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dts cuz metric system is easier for calculation as its divided into 10 parts....while d English system is for more specific reasons.

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Because it has never considered it necessary to change.

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Q: Why does the U.S. use the English system vs metric system?
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What is the English System of units?

In the old days the English created the imperial system (the us still use this system). But nowadays they use the metric system.


how would the US metric system help you?

The US does not use the metric system.


When did US get metric?

The US has not converted to the Metric System yet. We are still using the English Customary.


Does US use the metric system?

No


How do the US use the metric system?

The metric system is used in many scientific fields and industries in the US, such as in laboratories, engineering, and international trade. However, the US primarily uses the Imperial system for everyday measurements like distance, weight, and volume.


What math system does the us use?

The Metric System.


What is the advantage of metric system from English system?

The metric system in universal around the world whereas the customary system is only used in the US. For this reason scientists and mathmeticians all use the metric system because it creates a sort of universal language so there is no translating.


Does Canada use the Metric System?

Yes, we use the Metric system. Celsius, Metres, and all that. Although most of us can use either system.


What metric unit is closet to an inch in the English system?

There is no individual unit in the Metric system that is near one inch in the English system, I'm afraid.


Does the us use the customary system?

Yes they do use only the metric system


Does the us use the metric or feet system?

Every civilised country in the world uses the metric system.


Why do scienctists in the US use SI rather than the English system of measurement?

SI is more universally used because even outside of science, the metric system is more used than the English. Very few countries use the English system.