decimalisation

Decimalisation is the process of converting a system of measurement or currency that uses non-decimal units into a decimal-based system. In the context of currency, it means changing from units like pounds, shillings, and pence—where the divisions are not based on powers of ten—into a simpler system where everything is expressed in a single decimal unit, such as pounds and pence. This makes calculations, accounting, and everyday transactions more straightforward, as everything is based on multiples of 10, 100, or other powers of ten, streamlining financial operations and reducing confusion.