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Diameter of a penny in kilometers?
The diameter of a penny is approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 millimeters). To convert this measurement to kilometers, we need to first convert inches to meters by multiplying by 0.0254 (since 1 inch is equal to 0.0254 meters). This gives us a diameter of approximately 0.0004826 meters. Finally, to convert meters to kilometers, we divide by 1000, resulting in a diameter of approximately 0.0000004826 kilometers.
What is the unit of measurement for the US called?
The Imperial System.
What system of measurement is used in the US?
The common system of measurement in the US is the Imperial system. There was a bill for metrification of measurements that was passed by Congress, but it does not dictate how long the process should take.
Which system of units is used by only a small number of countries in the world including the US?
Standard measurement, or "English measurement".
Should the US go metric?
Of course, and considered it during WWI. Metric measurement is legal for trade in the US, but it's time to get rid of archaic measurement and catch up with the world.
