Measurement in Britain

In the UK, there are two systems of measurement -- the metric or decimal system, and the older _____ system.

The older system of measurement is very complicated. The metric system is much easier because it is based on units of _____.

Many thermometers in the UK show two systems for measuring room temperature.

In the UK, a person's height is measured in feet and _____.

If you buy a carton of milk in a UK supermarket, it will have two measurements on the label. One _____ in the imperial system is the same as 568ml in the metric system.

If you are looking for property to buy or rent, the estate agent may give you a floorplan showing the layout and size of the rooms. Usually both systems of measurement are used, showing both square feet and square _____.

In the imperial system, there are twelve inches in one foot, and _____ feet in one yard.

There are 1760 yards in one _____.

The measurement of land often used in farming is the _____.

 In the UK, a person's weight is measured in pounds and _____.