Is 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

Is 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.