Many measurement systems were developed as civilisation evolved. The imperial system is nothing if not quirky. Readers may recall that a rod, pole or perch equals 5½ yards or 16½ feet, with 40 rods to ...

There hasn't been a good update on the Imperial units in a while, so, where better to add to a crufty old system than in an online forum devoted to geeking out?<BR><BR>Let's look at some of the "units ...

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Now that the United Kingdom is outside the European Union, it’s reviewing thousands of EU rules and regulations to see which it should jettison. Among them is the compulsory use of the metric system ...

The UK government has released a 23-item list of things it will pursue now that it’s no longer part of the European Union. And one item in particular is raising quite a few eyebrows. Prime Minister ...

While Trafalgar Square is one of Central London‘s highly frequented tourist attractions, most people looking up at the statues and Nelson’s column will miss an important piece of the city’s history ...

The system of weights and measurements adopted by the British Empire in 1824. The U.S. system is sometimes called the Imperial system; however, it is actually the United States customary units. THIS ...

Boris Johnson plans to make a celebratory announcement this week that pounds and ounces will be returning to the UK, according to reports. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: UK events, street parties and ...

LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to revive Britain's traditional system of imperial measurements, such as pounds and ounces, in a post-Brexit move that has divided the ...

This video looks at the imperial measurement system, explaining its origins, how it differs from metric units, and why it can be challenging in science and everyday use. Fed Chair Jerome Powell turns ...