Metric vs Imperial System: Full Comparison & Conversion Guide
The metric system is a decimal-based system used by 95% of the world's population, based on powers of 10. The imperial system relies on historical units like inches, feet, yards, and stones.
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Which countries still use the imperial system?
The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar are the three countries that officially still use imperial systems for daily measurements.
Why is the metric system easier?
Because every conversion is based on powers of 10 (10 mm = 1 cm, 100 cm = 1 m, 1000 m = 1 km).