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Britannica[edit]

Does the Encyclopaedia Britannica use metric or imperial units first in its articles? As it prefers British spelling over American, does it also use metric units first in things that are measured in metric in the United Kingdom (such as temperatures)? --40bus (talk) 17:26, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@40bus: It seems to be a mix [1] has 4,700 km (2,900 miles) but [2] has 52 °F (11 °C), with 42 °F (5.5 °C) and about 23 inches (585 mm) RudolfRed (talk) 19:42, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Note that metrication has only been partially adopted in the UK. See Metrication in the United Kingdom. Shantavira|^{feed me} 08:37, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]