Nations who have not yet adopted the metric system

Originally Posted By alexbook

The "cup" was an Imperial measure, equal to 8 fluid ounces.

According to Wiki, the "cup" has been redefined as .25 liters in the Commonwealth, and as .24 liters in the U.S.

 

Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger

That's because we, here in the US, are proud to use bigger liters than the rest of the world!

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

FWIW, in my line of work, bicycles, there is a mixure of both metric and imperial units. Most measurements are metric, but some parts are "English" threaded. All the ball bearings are Imperial, i.e 1/8', 3/16", 1/4", etc.

 

Originally Posted By Liberty Belle

Tiki, I'll tell mum you said she knows best And yeah, as Deb said I'm in Australia. I guess we do things differently down here!

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

>>That's because we, here in the US, are proud to use bigger liters than the rest of the world!<<

Actually, it's because our fluid ounces are smaller. Embarassing, isn't it?

 

Originally Posted By avromark

That isn't the only thing when measured seems smaller