Question

When did the United States first start to consider adopting the metric system?

Answer 1

Answer:

1866

In 1866, the U.S. Congress authorized the use of the metric system and almost a decade later America became one of 17 original signatory nations to the Treaty of the Meter. A more modern system was approved in 1960 and is commonly known as SI or the International System of Units.

Answer 2

Answer:

1893

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1893, metric standards, developed through international cooperation under the auspices of BIPM   please mark brainliest :)