Miles instead of kilometers. Gallons instead of liters. Fahrenheit instead of Celsius. If you’ve ever visited the United States—or lived here—you’ve probably noticed that Americans still use the standard (imperial) measurement system, even though most of the world has adopted metric. But why?

In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, I explore the reasons behind the U.S.’s continued use of standard measurements. From British imperial history and cultural habits to cost and resistance to change, we’ll uncover why metric never fully caught on. I’ll also explain how the scientific community in the U.S. uses metric, and how American students do learn it in school—even if they don’t use it in daily life.

We’ll also dive into the colorful world of unusual units like the stone, hand, acre, and league—and discover the origins and meanings behind these quirky measures.

Whether you're an English learner or just curious about American culture, this episode will help you make sense of a system that can feel like it belongs in a different century.

Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcast

Music: “Cherish” by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishLicense: https://ende.app/en/standard-license