As a Canadian, can confirm, and yeah I agree it’s kinda nuts. But it’s what we’re all used to here, and most people will look at you weird or confused if you use the “wrong” system of measurement.

Here’s a pretty good flow chart for anyone curious:

[–] nialv7@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You measure distance in time? Is there a standard spe? you use?

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Usually, how long it takes to drive there, unless specified otherwise (3 hour flight, 2 hours on bus, half hour walk, etc).

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

‘Tis a tale of competing supply chains. The Empire prevails, despite reason and the will of The People.

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago

It’s always funny to me the ways they “went metric” but things like cans of beer are 473 mL (16 US fl oz) or iced tea is 341 mL (11.5 US fl oz).

[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 months ago

😂 That was wild!

[–] zabadoh@ani.social 4 points 2 months ago

It is really wild: Produce is still sold by the pound.