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Understanding Metric
You can understand metric
If you are one of the many people who think that the metric system is difficult , or if you just are not familiar with it yet, you can learn what you need to know right here. Come see what you've been missing!
The fact is, metric units and measures are used by billions of ordinary people every day.
NIST Metric Trivia Quiz
How much do you know about the metric system (SI)? Try the NIST Metric Trivia Quiz online or use the Alexa skill to test your knowledge and be on your way to thinking metric!
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Metric Program