Imperial, metric, U.S. customary units

In summary, the conversation is about finding specifications for different units from various systems. The person asking the question has found a website that lists units and constants, but it does not specify which system each unit belongs to. They are looking for a website like Wikipedia's Template:Convert/list_of_units, but are having trouble identifying the system for certain units such as the nautical mile.
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You can do a lot of great stuff with google calculator.
 
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Expl1c1t said:
Guys thanks for replies,

but I need something like this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Convert/list_of_units

Problem with this link is that I don't know from which system is nautical mile (they put it in "other" section) and so on ...

Ivan

Some units are meaningful only in a historic sense and are not accepted as part of current systems.

CS
 

What is the difference between imperial, metric, and U.S. customary units?

Imperial units were developed in the United Kingdom and were commonly used in the British Empire and later in the United States. Metric units are based on the International System of Units (SI) and are used in most countries around the world. U.S. customary units are a system of measurement derived from British imperial units, but with some slight differences in values.

Why do different countries use different systems of measurement?

The use of different systems of measurement is largely due to historical and cultural reasons. Many countries adopted their own systems of measurement before the standardization of the metric system. In some cases, countries may have chosen to maintain their traditional units of measurement for practical or cultural reasons.

Which system of measurement is more accurate?

The accuracy of a measurement does not depend on the system of measurement used, but rather on the precision of the measuring instruments and the skill of the person taking the measurement. Both imperial and metric systems have their own advantages and disadvantages, so neither can be considered inherently more accurate.

Can measurements be easily converted between different systems of measurement?

Yes, measurements can be converted between different systems of measurement by using conversion factors. However, it is important to note that converting between systems may result in slight differences due to rounding and different values for some units of measurement.

Which system of measurement is used in scientific research?

In scientific research, most countries use the metric system, as it is based on the International System of Units (SI) and is considered to be more consistent and precise. However, some fields of study may also use imperial or U.S. customary units for historical or practical reasons.

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