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What advantages does the metric system provide over English units?
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∙ 7y ago
Principally simpler arithmetic based on powers of 10.
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It is more artificial than the older measurement systems based on trade practices, so some units are rather clumsy for everyday use; but it allowed the development of the fully-coherent, ISO-ratified, 'Systeme International' used the world over for commerce, science and engineering.
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∙ 13y ago1) Being decimal, calculations are much easier.
2) It is an international standard.
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Is gram an English system or metric system?
The gram is a metric unit of mass.
What are the two standard system of measurement?
The English system and the metric system.
English and metric system of units?
FPS - Foot, Pound, Second is the English system CGS - Centimeter, Gram, Second is the metric system Second in both systems are equal
Different shape symmetric system from English metric system?
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What would you say to someone who said that the metric system is not important?
The Metric System is very important because almost all of the world uses the Metric System. It is important to know about the Metric or SI System, the English System, the U.S. Customary System, and the American Engineering System.
What is the difference of english system to metric system?
The english system is the metric system. There is no difference.
Is English system considered as a metric system?
The English system is a measurement system; in a sense it is a metric system but it is not the metric system, so I would avoid using that word to describe it.
Are inches part of the metric system or English system?
Inches are part of the English system and centimeters are part of the metric system.
Is a liter an English or Metric system?
metric
Converting a liter in the German metric system to the English metric system?
There is only 1 metric system - a German litre equals an English litre.
Do scientists use English system or the metric system of measurement?
The metric system.
English metric system for measuring mass?
English: pound. Metric: kilogram.
Is gram an English system or metric system?
The gram is a metric unit of mass.
What advantages does the metric system have over the English method of measurement?
The English system is based on arbitrary numbers and measurements, such as 12, 36, and 5,280. The Metric system - every aspect of it - is based on even multiples of ten, both going upward, and going downward. Just ten. Nothing else.
Why is the metric system easier to use han the English system?
metric system is based on 10s
What system is used for scientific experimentation Metric or English?
Metric.
Ano ang pinagkaiba ng metric at English system?
ano ang pagkakaiba ng metric at English system?
