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Originally posted by KillarneyRose
This is a completely random question, but I was just curious. I know that officially Canada uses the metric system, but do you guys understand the English system (inches, feet, pounds, etc.) as well? And, if that is the case, is it taught to you in school or is it just something you've picked up?
Thanks! 
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The Metric system is the only system taught in school... but we all understand and use the Imperial system as well, partly because of influence from the US and the UK and partly because our parents were raised with the ol'Imperial system as well...
So here's a breakdown (in general) of what system Canadians use by topic:
Height & Weight - Imperial (Metric on documents)
Construction - Imperial
Bar Supplies (glass/booze) - Imperial
Temperature - Metric
Distance - Metric (mosly - some older folks still use Imperial)
Speed - Metric
Groceries - mix of Metric and Imperial
Science - Metric (of course)