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It is unfortunate that you do not understand the metric system, since the metric system is inherently more simple than the system you are currently using. The metric system is based off of powers of ten. You take a standard unit, such as the meter or gram, and add prefixes accordingly to express a manifold of the standard amount. An interesting note is that units, such as the meter, are based off absolute quantities. For example, the meter is now defined as the exact distance the speed of light travels in a certain amount of time, while the foot is, well, is based off of the length of your foot.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes - Yotta
Zelda - Zetta
Eats - Exa
Pita - Peta
Terry - Tera
Gages - Giga
Measures - Mega
King - Kilo
Henry - Hecto
Died - Deca
By - unit
Drinking - Deci
Chocolate - Centi
Milk - Milli
Ms - Micro
Nancy - Nano
Picks - Pico
Feminism - Femto
All - Atto
Zebras - Zepto
Yodel - Yacto
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∙ 12y agoThe saying I remember is:
King (Kilo)
Henry (Hecto)
Died (Deca)
Belly-up (Basic-units, for example grams)
Drinking (Deci)
Chocolate (Centi)
Milk (Milli)
Stupid, I know, but it works!
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∙ 10y agoThere is no simple way since there are very many different units with very many different conversion factors. For example:
- 2 pints in a quart
- 3 feet in a yard
- 4 quarts in a gallon
- 6 feet in a fathom
- 8 furlongs in a mile
- 9 square feet in a square yard
- 12 inches in a foot
- 14 pounds in a stone
- 16 ounces in a pound
That is just for starters! And that is why most of the rest of the world, being more sensible, adopted the metric system which is based mainly on multiples of 10 (and powers of 10).
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∙ 14y agoKing Henry Died again But Didn't Call Mom
k=kilo h=hecto Da= Deca b=base(units) D=Deci c=centi m=Milli
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∙ 11y agoKing (Kilo) Henry (Hecto) Died (Deca) By (Base) Drinking (Deci) Chocolate (Centi) Milk (Milli)
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∙ 12y agoKing Henry Died Drinking Chocolate Milk
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A system of measurement used in the us?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
Why is the metric system the best way to measure?
it is a base 10 measurement system.
Are inches used in the international system of units?
No, Inches are part of the American "Customary" system...Metric is way easier to use but America refuses
How are metric and customary similar?
Metric and customary measurements are similar in the way that they both are used to measure things. They differ though, in the scale they use and the way that they measure.
What are major planets in the solar system called?
The 8 major planets in the solar system areMercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneAnd an easy way to remember them in order is:MyVeryElderlyMotherJustSawUrNipples
Is there a way to remember is customary units of measurement?
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A system of measurement used in the us?
As I remember from grade school back in the 1960's I believe it was called: "Units and Standards" We refer to the U.S. measurement system today as the "Standard Measurement," "US Standard," "English Units," "US Customary Units," and "Imperial Units."
Is the meter the worldwide system of measurement?
In a way yes, it is.
What is the English way of measurement?
the metric system/SI
Why is the metric system the best way to measure?
it is a base 10 measurement system.
Why the metric system called a decimal system of measurement?
A decimal number is a way of representing a number in such a way that the place value of each digit is ten times that of the digit to its right. Measurement units in the metric system are related to one another by multiples of powers of ten (or 1000).
Construct a roadmap for designing a performance measurement system?
Executives oftentimes construct roadmaps for designing a performance measurement system. These systems provide a way of assessing employee performance and management styles.
What is the system to decimal system from the measurement whose units are based on certain physical standards and are scaled on multiples of 10?
The metric system... K H D b(base m,g,L) d c m Best way to remember the metric system is .... King Henry Died by drinking chocolate milk(:
Are inches used in the international system of units?
No, Inches are part of the American "Customary" system...Metric is way easier to use but America refuses
How are metric and customary similar?
Metric and customary measurements are similar in the way that they both are used to measure things. They differ though, in the scale they use and the way that they measure.
Is every measurement subject to errors?
Yes. There is no system of measurement that is "perfect" in every way. We work hard to reduce error or uncertainty when we measure stuff, but we cannot eliminate it.
What distance measurement is most useful in the solar system?
Not sure whether it is in any way more "useful", but a common unit of measurement for distances within the Solar System is the AU.SI units, especially meters and kilometers, are also used, though.
