link_ganon
link_ganon t1_ixig70a wrote
Reply to comment by Ameisen in TIL: The formal name for the Imperial system's measurements of weight (pounds/ounces) is the Avoirdupois system by NPC8705
Your last paragraph is what I meant. Many Americans are not informed about how and when English people use which measurement systems.
It’s not a big deal. It just is what it is. I’ve never heard of English people being teased for using stones. But that’s purely anecdotal
link_ganon t1_ixi06en wrote
Reply to comment by WilliamofYellow in TIL: The formal name for the Imperial system's measurements of weight (pounds/ounces) is the Avoirdupois system by NPC8705
In the UK they use both. Many people in the US think they do not use imperial at all.
link_ganon t1_ixhyt7i wrote
Reply to comment by WilliamofYellow in TIL: The formal name for the Imperial system's measurements of weight (pounds/ounces) is the Avoirdupois system by NPC8705
The British officially are on the metric system…
link_ganon t1_ixh7xk9 wrote
Reply to TIL: The formal name for the Imperial system's measurements of weight (pounds/ounces) is the Avoirdupois system by NPC8705
I have heard British people use these measurements as well, though informally.
link_ganon t1_ixrc18c wrote
Reply to comment by snow_michael in TIL: The formal name for the Imperial system's measurements of weight (pounds/ounces) is the Avoirdupois system by NPC8705
> Britain is officially metric, in line with the rest of Europe. However, imperial measures are still in use, especially for road distances, which are measured in miles. Imperial pints and gallons are 20 per cent larger than US measures.
https://www.visitbritain.com/us/en/plan-your-trip/practical-information/weights-and-measures#
You are “officially” on the metrics system. You’re just restating my original point, and arguing semantics for the sake of arguing.