AdvertisementWhat are metric units? Metric units are the measurements currently used in shops both in the UK and across the EU. Imperial units, pounds and ounces in particular, are currently banned from use in UK shops to avoid confusion. AdvertisementMyanmar, Liberia and the US are currently the only countries in the world to use the imperial system. Using a combination of metric and imperial units will also create confusion across medicine, technology and trade in the UK.

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2021 10:41 UTC