According to business insider America is the world’s 10th most prosperous nation. Consequently, why should America compromise their success by sticking with an unconventional system of measurement? It is for this and many other reasons why the U.S.A should convert to the metric system. The metric system is a multinational unit of measurement in both the real world and the science field. It is not only renowned but also easier to use overall. Ultimately, the time for the metric system has finally come for the good of America.
The metric system is the standard in 95% of the world and would be beneficial for today's Americans. Firstly, according to the World Trade Organization (W.T.O), China was the world’s leading merchandise trader in 2014-15. …show more content…
For example, NASA engineers believe that a full conversion to the metric system would cost about $370 million dollars. These numbers might seem frightening, but then again, NASA has already lost a $125 million dollar orbiter due to conversion errors. The guarantee that there would no longer be any conversion mishaps seems like a good deal. Also, some Americans have chosen to stick with the imperial system simply because of American pride. Though this seems like a virtuous American thing to do, the imperial system being called American isn’t entirely accurate. The imperial system originated in Britain, hence the name "English system" for those who would prefer to call it by that name. Even so, the English themselves have already converted to the metric system. Finally, another concern that Americans may face is that they wouldn’t be able to adjust to the metric system smoothly. However, uncommon to popular belief the transition would be easier than expected. According to the American Community Survey (ACS), 13.5% of the U.S population in 2015 were immigrants. These immigrants would most likely have no problem with conversion since they, in fact, grew up around the metric system. Additionally, some schools in America teach the metric system. Furthermore, other particular students understand the metric system due to taking a course which requires an understanding of the metric system, such as,
The metric system is the standard in 95% of the world and would be beneficial for today's Americans. Firstly, according to the World Trade Organization (W.T.O), China was the world’s leading merchandise trader in 2014-15. …show more content…
For example, NASA engineers believe that a full conversion to the metric system would cost about $370 million dollars. These numbers might seem frightening, but then again, NASA has already lost a $125 million dollar orbiter due to conversion errors. The guarantee that there would no longer be any conversion mishaps seems like a good deal. Also, some Americans have chosen to stick with the imperial system simply because of American pride. Though this seems like a virtuous American thing to do, the imperial system being called American isn’t entirely accurate. The imperial system originated in Britain, hence the name "English system" for those who would prefer to call it by that name. Even so, the English themselves have already converted to the metric system. Finally, another concern that Americans may face is that they wouldn’t be able to adjust to the metric system smoothly. However, uncommon to popular belief the transition would be easier than expected. According to the American Community Survey (ACS), 13.5% of the U.S population in 2015 were immigrants. These immigrants would most likely have no problem with conversion since they, in fact, grew up around the metric system. Additionally, some schools in America teach the metric system. Furthermore, other particular students understand the metric system due to taking a course which requires an understanding of the metric system, such as,