Metric System?

Question

What are some of the pro's and con's of the Metric system??

Answer 1

Most of the world uses it. It is in multiples of 10 and it sounds better than the Imperial system

Answer 2

There aren't really any cons to the metric system. Here are a few pros:

1. The metric system has been adopted by most major countries around the world. By the mid-1970s, most countries had converted to the metric system or had plans to do so. When it comes to measurement, the United States is the only major country who has not adopted the metric system. Using the metric system just makes sense, in order to standardize measurement around the globe.

2. The metric system was created by scientists. When invented, it was designed to fit their needs, so it is a logical and exact system.

3. The metric system was designed to be simple! When making measurements of all kinds, it is only necessary to know a few metric units. In all, there are only 7 base units in this system of measurement. Compared to the twenty base units found in the inch-pound system of measurement, it is much easier to remember. The metric system also follows the decimal number system, so each metric unit increases or decreases in size by 10. (Ex. 1 meter = 10 decimeters; 1 decimeter = 10 centimeters; etc.)

Answer 3

ooooo me first

pro's- easy to learn multiple measurements at once. For example, Milli, always means 1/1000 of something. Milli-meters, Milli-grams, Milli-liters. In the English system, you have to memorize a new set of measurements for each thing you measure. How many people remember how many cups are in a gallon? Not me....

Also, it's much easier to convert from one size to another. Since the system is based on tens, you just move the decimal. For example, in the English system, when converting feet to inches, you have to take the number and multiply it by twelve. In the Metric system, you just move the decimal over one place. You don't need a calculator.

Con's - There are none, as far as I see. It is tough to convert Metric to English, but that's only because the English system is flawed. If we had adapted to the Metric system back in the 80's, when they told us we would have to, we'd be much better off today.

Answer 4

Pros: a system that makes sense with every measurement divisable into others by ten. Makes other types of measurement systems look random by comparison.

Cons: none, other than it is hard for a society to learn when they are so used to another system. But then, almost every country has learned it. The US however seems to be almost incapable of change in this respect. Unfortunately it has alot to do with the educational system.

As hard as it is to change, it will happen eventually. Simple economics will govern that fact.

Answer 5

Pro: It's better than the system used in the US. All measurements are easier to convert. It's a simple math. All computers use it, its the future.

Con: Teaching 300 million Americans was supposed to happen in the 70's I believe, and so far it hasn't caught on. America doesn't seem to want to convert like we were supposed to.

Answer 6

The metric system never quite caught on in the U.S. I don't get it so I can't say anything positive about it.

Answer 7

Pro- Simple, ten centimetres in a decimetre, ten decimetres in a metre, etc., no confusing conversions

Answer 8

PROS: definately easier to convert from one thing to another!