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Why is the metric system not the standard measuring system in America?
The metric system is not the standard measuring system in America primarily due to historical reasons and inertia. The US has not fully adopted the metric system because of the cost and effort involved in converting all practices, standards, and infrastructure. Additionally, there may be resistance to change from some sectors of society.
How are metric different from standard units?
Metric measures ARE the standard - for the majority of people and nations.
What is standard metric unit of mass?
The metric standard unit of mass is the kilogram (Kg).
What would be the best units to use to measure a sheet of standard letter sized paper?
That will depend on if you are measuring American letter size or Metric letter size (used in the rest of the world). American use inches, Metric use centimeters.
In the metric system - what is the standard unit of mass?
The standard unit of mass in the metric system is the kilogram (kg). It is equivalent to 1000 grams.
Formulae for converting kg into meters?
Kilograms are a unit of weight in the Metric System. Meters are units of distance in the Metric System. There can no more be a formula for converting kilograms to meters then there could be converting pounds into yards.
When converting CO2 emissions to tons is metric tons the standard?
The answer is yes. The EIA (Energy Information Administratoin, part of the united states government) use metric tons for measuring CO2 equivalent, therefore it should be (or is) the standard.
Example of things that weight pounds?
Anything can be weighed im pounds. You would find the conversion formula to find out how much an item weighed in the metric system weighs in American standard.
Are standard or metric threads used on Chinese manufactured bicycle pedals?
The threads on bicycle pedals are American Standard.
How to convert metric system to standard using scientific notation?
Multiply everything by (1 x 100), since the metric system is 'standard' almost everywhere in the world.Note:The same conversion factor is useful for converting 'ml' to 'cc', and 'cycles per second' to 'Hz'.)
Sae and metric What is the difference?
SAE is American or standard thread and metric is everything else. The size or diameter is different and the pitch of the thread is different also.
Are the bolts on a 2002 Chevy Camaro metric or standard?
Some are standard and some are metric. Lug nuts are standard and most others are metric.
Why is the metric system not the standard measuring system in America?
The metric system is not the standard measuring system in America primarily due to historical reasons and inertia. The US has not fully adopted the metric system because of the cost and effort involved in converting all practices, standards, and infrastructure. Additionally, there may be resistance to change from some sectors of society.
What is the standard metric unit used for types of measurement?
There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.
What size bolts are on a 1990 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme?
you probably have half American standard and half metric.
Is Toyota Tacoma metric or standard?
Metric
Are cups metric or standard?
standard
