Systems of Measurement

Two systems of measurement are used: International System of Units (metric system) and U.S. customary units (English system).

	Metric System	English System
Length	meter	inch, foot, mile
Mass	gram	ounce, pound, ton
Volume	liter	cubic inches, pint, quart, gallon
Power	watt	horsepower
Torque	Newton-meter	pound-foot
Temperature	degree Celsius	degree Fahrenheit