Who decided the United States should convert to the metric system?
No one “decided the United States should go metric.” As stated in the amended Metric Conversion Act, continued use of “traditional systems of weights and measures” is still permitted “in nonbusiness activities.” However, metric system use has become widespread throughout our economy. Consumers may be surprised at the number of items in everyday use that have been manufactured in metric units for some time. These items are accepted with little difficulty and include photo-graphic equipment, automobiles, computers, pharmaceutical products, wine and distilled spirits, and soft drinks. Also, our scientific and medical communities use metric units almost exclusively.
