English vs Metric Units: Pros and Cons

In summary: I have no idea what you are talking about. The English system is not without its drawbacks, but it is the system we use. The metric system is a much more logical system, but in most cases, people in the english world do not even know what it is.

You use....

  • British Absolute system (poundals, pound-mass)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • British Gravitational system (slugs, pound-force)

    Votes: 1 8.3%

  • Other Foot/Inch-Pound units/system

    Votes: 2 16.7%

  • SI

    Votes: 7 58.3%

  • CGS

    Votes: 1 8.3%

  • Gravitational SI (Kilogramme-force, TME)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 1 8.3%
  • Total voters
    12
  • #36
Whoops!

Just realized I never responded to the following point of yours, Russ:


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quote: Bryan Parry
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Much of it is pure nonsesne, anyway. Like, for instance, how many pounds in 200 ounces- when in the hell would you continue measuring in ounces beyond two ro three pounds? Complete and utter rubbish.
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Russ:
Comodities are priced in ounces. A bar of gold weighs (weighs?!) about 50 pounds.
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Russ, gold is priced in troy ounces (God knows why not avoirdupois- probably because, setting aside historical reasons, the smallest subdivision in the troy system is 1/480 try ounces, whereas in avoird, it is 1/16oz (the grain is not effectively part of avoird.)), and the troy pound was abolished i nthe nineteenth century.. so if gold is still priced in troy, then it can ONLY be priced in ounces, regardless of how many pounds weight of gold you have! Actually, if the troy pound had not been abolished, you almost certainly would see gold etc dealt with by the pound-troy instead, and not so many hundred ounces.

Other items are priced in ounces, though, as I said, up to a point, and then it naturally shifts to the pound.
 
<h2>1. What are the main differences between English and Metric units?</h2><p>The main difference between English and Metric units is the system of measurement they use. English units, also known as Imperial units, are based on the old British system and use units such as inches, feet, and pounds. Metric units, on the other hand, are based on the International System of Units (SI) and use units such as meters, kilograms, and liters.</p><h2>2. Which system is more widely used globally?</h2><p>Metric units are more widely used globally, with the exception of the United States, which primarily uses English units. Most countries have adopted the metric system as their standard system of measurement, making it the most widely used system in the world.</p><h2>3. What are the advantages of using Metric units?</h2><p>One of the main advantages of using Metric units is that it is a decimal-based system, making conversions between units much easier. It is also a more consistent and logical system, with units that are based on multiples of 10. Additionally, the use of Metric units promotes international standardization and simplifies scientific calculations.</p><h2>4. Are there any benefits to using English units?</h2><p>One benefit of using English units is that they are deeply ingrained in the American culture and are still widely used in the United States. This can make it easier for Americans to understand and visualize measurements in everyday life. Additionally, some industries, such as aviation and construction, still use English units as their standard system of measurement.</p><h2>5. Is there a push towards global adoption of one system over the other?</h2><p>While there have been efforts to promote the use of Metric units globally, there is no definitive push towards the complete adoption of one system over the other. Both systems have their advantages and are used in different parts of the world. However, there has been a gradual shift towards the use of Metric units in international trade and commerce, as well as in scientific and educational settings.</p>

1. What are the main differences between English and Metric units?

The main difference between English and Metric units is the system of measurement they use. English units, also known as Imperial units, are based on the old British system and use units such as inches, feet, and pounds. Metric units, on the other hand, are based on the International System of Units (SI) and use units such as meters, kilograms, and liters.

2. Which system is more widely used globally?

Metric units are more widely used globally, with the exception of the United States, which primarily uses English units. Most countries have adopted the metric system as their standard system of measurement, making it the most widely used system in the world.

3. What are the advantages of using Metric units?

One of the main advantages of using Metric units is that it is a decimal-based system, making conversions between units much easier. It is also a more consistent and logical system, with units that are based on multiples of 10. Additionally, the use of Metric units promotes international standardization and simplifies scientific calculations.

4. Are there any benefits to using English units?

One benefit of using English units is that they are deeply ingrained in the American culture and are still widely used in the United States. This can make it easier for Americans to understand and visualize measurements in everyday life. Additionally, some industries, such as aviation and construction, still use English units as their standard system of measurement.

5. Is there a push towards global adoption of one system over the other?

While there have been efforts to promote the use of Metric units globally, there is no definitive push towards the complete adoption of one system over the other. Both systems have their advantages and are used in different parts of the world. However, there has been a gradual shift towards the use of Metric units in international trade and commerce, as well as in scientific and educational settings.

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