Sentence examples for using the metric system from inspiring English sources

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If he starts using the metric system, I'm done.

The aim of this study is to validate the Dutch WIQ for the European situation using the metric system.

Ninety-six participants (50 in group 1 using the metric system, and 46 in group 2 using the non-metric system) estimated height, weight, and distance of various objects; aggregated estimates of each group were more likely to approach accurate answers than were individual estimates, especially when the aggregates were calculated using medians and median absolute deviations.

Using the metric system fixes the problem: 1 L = 1,000 ml = 1,000 g.

In 1960, all the largest industrialised nations that had an established history of using the metric system were members of the European Economic Community EECC).

Yet here we are, the lone developed country in the world not using the metric system, with vaccination rates lower in parts of the U.S. than in some African countries.

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Even if he had, the mile would have meant little in a country that used the metric system.

The U.S.O.C. will send measuring cups because, as Ms. Hamilton noted, the United States does not use the metric system.

Why don't you use the metric system?" Plant, to his credit, took the question in good part.

My husband relishes driving in countries that use the metric system, because in kilometers I cannot instantly tell whether he's exceeding the speed limit.

We use the metric system, so there are a few conversions you should memorize, such as one pound equals 0.45 kilograms.

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