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Metric measurements use powers of 10.

Any other system has NO bases or logic.

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Q: What is the difference between customary measurements and the metric measurements?
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Is celsius temperature related more to metric measurements or to customary measurements?

Yes.


Do scientists use the customary system or the metric system of measurements?

They use the metric system.


What is the difference between the US Customary System and the Metric System?

The customary units are ones we use everyday. metric units usually have the word meter on it. my teacher taught me meter metric no meter no metric.


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600 millimeters in metric measurements is the equivalent of 23.622 inches in US customary measurements. One inch is the equivalent of 25.4 millimeters.


Is a foot customary or metric?

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What is the difference between metric tools and standard tools?

Metric tools are measured in millimeters and centimeters, while standard tools are measured in inches and fractions of an inch. This means that metric tools are used in countries that follow the metric system, while standard tools are used in countries that follow the imperial system. It is important to use the correct tool for measurements to ensure accuracy in construction and repair work.


What is the difference between metric and imperial?

Imperial measurements are based on multiples of various numbers eg 16 ozs in a pound, 14 pounds in a stone etc. Metric measurements are based on multiples of 10 eg 1000 grams in a kilogram etc. This makes Metric measurements easier to use in calculations.


Is a meter customary or metric?

The opposing systems are imperial and metric, not customary. But, meters are metric.


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