Conversion
How many inches are there in one foot?
12
What is the official unit of weight in the British Imperial System?
Pound
How did NASA lose its orbiter in 1999?
Wrong conversion.
How many yards are there in one mile?
1,760 yards
Which historical figure is often associated with the creation of a standardized system of measurement during the French Revolution?
Napoleon
What is the name of the unit used to measure distance in the British Imperial System, equal to 1/12 of a foot?
inch
How many kilometers are there in a mile?
Approximately 1.6
What was the primary unit of length in England before the establishment of the British Imperial System?
A yard.
How many teaspoons are there in one tablespoon?
3 teaspoons
How many ounces is 1 liter?
33.8 ounces
What is the unit used to measure liquid volume in the British Imperial System, equal to 20 fluid ounces?
Pint
What is the unit used to measure nautical miles?
Knot
How many pints are there in one gallon?
8 pints
Who established the British Imperial System?
King George IV
Which European country was the first to adopt the metric system as its official system of measurement in the late 18th century?
France