This way, you will always know how to calculate the weight and temperature in different metric systems. Since the rest of the world uses the SI system, it is important for American engineers to understand the SI system as well.
Understanding of the different metric systems become very useful when traveling abroad. And, it is very important to be aware of the metric system when traveling to other countries. You always want to make sure you are referring to the same quantity of something when ordering fabric or making very important calculations.
Another interesting thing in Spain is the building floors. Instead of naming the floors ground floor, floor 1, and so on, they always refer to Ground Level as Level 0 and the floor above that floor as Floor 1. However, the floor below Floor 0, is labeled Floor -1. I found that so interesting!
I challenge you to use SI units for one week with your friends and your teacher and be careful not to ask for three meters of construction paper!
