Why does the US need to convert to the metric system?

Answer 1

Most countries in the world use the metric system.

Only three countries-Burma, Liberia, and the US-have not adopted the International System of Units (SI, or metric system)

The metric system is much easier to use than the imperial system

Answer 2

Converting to the metric system would align the US with the rest of the world, making trade and communication easier. It is also a more precise and standardized system, simplifying calculations in science, engineering, and everyday life.

Answer 3

because everything works off base 10

so easy calculations

eg

10 millimeters to a centimeter

10 centimeters to a decimeter (not used often)

10 decimeters to a meter

10 meters to a kilometer

Basic Metric system

10^12 - Tera

10^9 - Giga

10^6 - Mega

10^3 - Kilo

10 - Unit

10^-3 - Milli

10^-6 - Micro

10^-9 - Nana

10^-12 - Pico

put at end: eg Gigabyte, Kilogram, Megawatt

Bytes (computer memory)

Watts (energy)

liters (liquids)

grams (mass)

Answer 4

It is simple, logical, globally accepted. I see no reason why the US wouldn't want to use it.

Answer 5

I don't know. That is a very good question. I think it might be because we wanted a simpler way of measuring things.

Answer 6

Standardization.

The rest of the (intelligent) world is using the metric system and a global standard (metric) will prevent confusion and promote understanding of units.

Answer 7

The U.S.A. should join the modern world in using the metric system.

Answer 8

You should always use the metric system.