Activity 3.1b Linear Measurement US
Introduction
The United States is the only developed country that does not use the International System of Units. The U S Customary units are the accepted units of measure. However, due to the global nature of the economy, SI units are also common. In order to participate in the global market, we must be able to understand and communicate using various measurement systems.
In this activity you will practice taking linear measurements using a standard ruler marked in US Customary units and correctly recording the measurements to reflect the precision of the measurement.
The United States is the only developed country that does not use the International System of Units. The U S Customary units are the accepted units of measure. However, due to the global nature of the economy, SI units are also common. In order to participate in the global market, we must be able to understand and communicate using various measurement systems.
In this activity you will practice taking linear measurements using a standard ruler marked in US Customary units and correctly recording the measurements to reflect the precision of the measurement.
Conclusion
When you look at a drawing, how do you know if you are looking at U S Customary or SI measurements? Because there are different measurements
Why is it important for an engineer to know this piece of information?
Because they need to know what they are gonna use
When you look at a drawing, how do you know if you are looking at U S Customary or SI measurements? Because there are different measurements
Why is it important for an engineer to know this piece of information?
Because they need to know what they are gonna use