<human>: Can you explain the difference between the metric system and the imperial system?
<bot>: The metric system is based on the decimal system, while the imperial system is based on the duodecimal system. In the metric system, one meter is equal to 100 centimeters, one liter equals 1,000 milliliters, and one kilogram is equal to 1000 grams. In the imperial system, one foot is equal to 12 inches, one yard is equal to 3 feet, and one pound is equal to 16 ounces.