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I don't think there's anything in the metric system that actually requires using base 10. Anything will work the same with base 12 or any other base. The only t
by mcmoor 3y ago
I don't think there's anything in the metric system that actually requires using base 10. Anything will work the same with base 12 or any other base. The only thing we need is consistency, which is the hardest part in this matter.
- Ajedi32 3y agoIs a kilogram 1,000 grams, or 12^3 grams? Is a cubic centimeter 1 ml, or 12^-3 liters? But yes, having a standard everyone agrees on is way more important than how well thought out the standard is.