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Metrication in the United States

Metrication is the process of introducing what is now the International System of Units, also known as SI units, to replace a jurisdiction's traditional measuring units. U.S. customary units have been defined in terms of metric units since the 19th century, and, according to United States law, the SI has been the "preferred system of weights and measures…

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metric units use system customary used states united measured per inches si miles international often also metrication sizes national sold

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scienceinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
medicineinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
electronicsinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
the militaryinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
automobile productioninstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
repairinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
and international affairsinstance ofthe SI is used extensively in fields0.80text
hurricanesinstance ofmillibars are used only when reporting tropical phenomena0.80text
towels.ConstructionOf all industriesinstance ofThe FPLA also mandates dual scales on many other woven goods0.80text
construction has adopted metric units the leastinstance ofThe FPLA also mandates dual scales on many other woven goods0.80text
height may be recorded in centimetersinstance ofHeight and weightAnthropometric data0.80text
shot putinstance ofit is still common for sports commentators to provide conversions to help the American audience understand the measurements.Measured distances as used in events0.80text

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