Should we switch to the metric system?

Introduction

The metric system is a system of measurement that is internationally accepted. This system uses metre, litre, and gram as base units. These are used to measure length, volume, and mass. Bigger units are derived from these small units. Every country other than the United States has switched to the metric system.

Why is the metric system superior?

The metric system has the following advantages over the imperial system:

Conversion between higher and lower units is easier in the metric system. Calculations and conversions in the imperial system are a lot more convoluted and cumbersome.
It is difficult to convert units from the imperial system to the metric system.
Health and medical industries prefer the metric system. Hospitals use the metric system to measure the weight and height of patients.
It is hard for children to calculate units in the imperial system. Higher secondary schools teach the metric system to students. Primary schools should also switch to the metric system.
International trade becomes difficult as every country uses the metric system. Calculating measurements of goods in two different unit systems results in delays.
The military uses the metric system to interact with other allied forces.
The metric system uses simple terms. Learning the metric system is easier than learning the imperial system.
We can multiply 10 to convert it to lower units in the metric system. Similarly, we can divide 10 to convert to higher units.

Some drawbacks of the metric system

The U.S. is a large and diverse country, and trying to get the entire country to switch to a new system is extremely difficult and would be a rather time consuming exercise.
A substantial amount of money would be needed to change all systems and processes across industries to switch from the imperial system to the metric system.
People have become accustomed to the imperial system. Some people might not want to switch to the metric system.
Only the educational and trade departments can switch to the metric system easily.

Conclusion

It will be expensive and tedious to get a whole country to adopt a different system. This will, however, provide major benefits to the country in the long run. There would be fewer instances of errors in calculations and conversion from one unit to the other. Companies will make only one category of products. Many people use only the metric system, so switching to the metric system will not outweigh the costs.