Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Which is better - imperial or metric?
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The imperial system is better than the metric system

This position holds that imperial measures are the better system, on the grounds that their units grew out of everyday human use and divide conveniently for hand work, and that replacing a familiar system costs more than the tidiness it buys.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Imperial units were built around the human body and everyday tasks
  2. Changing a country's measures costs more than the tidiness it buys