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Uk is metric, but we do use a mix. Speed limits are still in mph, and we rarely if ever use kilometres for distances. Height is in ft and inches, and your own w
by orf 4y ago
Uk is metric, but we do use a mix. Speed limits are still in mph, and we rarely if ever use kilometres for distances. Height is in ft and inches, and your own weight is in stones/pounds. All other weights are in grams and kg, except for some larger ones (industrial/shipping) which are in tonnes. Pints are used only for… pints, everything else is in ml.
And, the best, is “football pitches” which is often used by the news to describe large (but not too large) lengths.
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- MayeulC 4y agoBut do you use metric tonnes (1000 kg) and "metric" pints (½ litre, not actually metric, but in use for drinks in metric countries)?
- orf 4y agoProbably metric tonnes, not sure, it’s just “a lot” when it’s used colloquially. Pints are imperial for drinks, 568ml.
- nicoburns 4y agoWe use metric tonnes. For pints (only really used for beer and milk), we still use an imperial pint but it's officially specified in millilitres (568ml) and this will always be printed on packaging.
- DharmaPolice 4y agoMy favourite bit of nonsense is signs for distance for walkers. Distances are usually in miles or fractions of miles but for indicating things really close by (e.g. toilets round the corner) we switch to metres.
- BillinghamJ 4y agoI've found that it's becoming increasingly common to use metric for height and weight also - particularly with younger people etc. I think we'll soon be left with the only remaining imperial bits being speed, long distances, and pints of beer - none of which seem likely to go away any time soon