What are two reasons a common measuring system is important?

Measuring systems use units for comparative data, to measure things such as: volume, quantity, distance, scale, height, time etc. Across continents many different types of measuring units are used, for example car distance (Miles and Kilometers); common measuring systems ar important for us to compare data, create standardization for products and services, to be able to replicate measurements for experiments or producing medicines, food recipes and product making.