# Metric vs Imperial: Why Both Systems Still Exist and How to Convert Between Them

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Podcast: [UBC News World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ubc-news-world-468831)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:25:00+00:00
Episode link: http://ubcnews.world/
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## Resource

Metric and imperial units differ across length, weight, and temperature, with roots in 18th-century France and Britain. Here is why both systems are still in use and how to convert between them. To learn more, visit https://convertly.site/ (https://convertly.site/) Convertly City: Copenhagen Address: Gothersgade 11 Website: https://convertly.site/ Phone: +45 51 54 11 92 Email: info@convertly.site

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