How long until the USA fully adopts the metric system?
How long until the USA fully adopts the metric system?
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8%
1-3 years
26%
3-5 years
67%
More than 5 but less than 10 years
The USA is one of only three countries in the world which doesn't use the metric system. The other two are Myanmar and Liberia. Myanmar said it will switch to the metric system with no set timetable.
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