The metric system is based on units of ten, but the US system of measurements is not.
From the explanations of each system, and the examples, it is easy to see why the metric system is easier. It is based on units of ten, but the US system is not. Depending on the length one converts to or other type of measurement the units between them are very different.
A foot has 12 inches, but going from feet to yards you have to have three feet to make a yard. It is harder to remember the differences to equate to the new conversion measurement than it is in metric.
Most people are able to remember the difference of ten in the metric system a lot easier than they can the US. This is why the rest of the world tends to use the metric system. The US system is only used in the US given its difficulties.
- Metric units
- US system
From the explanations of each system, and the examples, it is easy to see why the metric system is easier. It is based on units of ten, but the US system is not. Depending on the length one converts to or other type of measurement the units between them are very different.
A foot has 12 inches, but going from feet to yards you have to have three feet to make a yard. It is harder to remember the differences to equate to the new conversion measurement than it is in metric.
Most people are able to remember the difference of ten in the metric system a lot easier than they can the US. This is why the rest of the world tends to use the metric system. The US system is only used in the US given its difficulties.