Is the Metric system used in the UK?

We use both metric and imperial. Beer is sold in pints. Wine is sold in centilitres or millimetres. Petrol is sold in litres. Fuel economy is measured in miles per gallon. Long distances are usually measured in miles (road signs are always in miles). Speed is in miles per hour. read more

Metrication in the United Kingdom, the process of introducing the metric system of measurement in place of imperial units, has made steady progress since the mid–20th century but today remains equivocal and varies by context. read more

The metric system is an internationally adopted decimal system of measurement. It is in widespread use, and where it is used, it is the only or most common system of weights and measures. It is now known as the International System of Units (SI). read more

And the funny thing is, the US has been trying to go metric since before the Civil War! read more