It is necessary to learn to convert units in the metric system because not knowing can result in an accident or loss. Here are some real life examples
of the outcome of miscalculations:
of the outcome of miscalculations:
- NASA lost equipment and over 100 million dollars due to miscalculations.
- A patient received too much medication because it was measured in grams rather than grains.
- An airplane ran out of fuel while in the air because the crew was not used to using the metric system and believed they had twice the amount they actually had.