With the aid of the “Notes,” teachers should have no difficulty in making the idea of the decimal system easy of comprehension to their pupils. Chart of the Metric System.

Much to Mitchell’s surprise, her comment about the metric system—officially it’s known as the International System of Units (SI)—evoked a strong reaction.

The metric system is, quietly and behind the scenes, now the standard in most industries, with a few notable exceptions like construction.

Wondering why the United States is one of three countries in the world that doesn't use the metric system? The answer will definitely surprise you.