What are the advantages and disadvantage of using the metric

What are the advantages and disadvantage of using the metric system of measurements?

Solution

Answer:

Advantages:

(1) Its based on decimal system instead of fractions which makes it a simpler system.

(2) Has one unit for each quantity which eliminates the need of conversion.

(3) It is universally accepted system.

Disadvantages:

(1) Difficult to make one acquainted with the metric system who is already using imperial units.

(2) Difficult to use with fractions.