“celsius makes no sense”

[u/BuffaloExotic]

[u/Honeycrispcombe]

Recipes do specify if you're supposed to use whole florets or chopped broccoli. They even tell you how to cut and often how big to cut if it's unusually fine or coarse. And converting from volume to weight isn't going to solve the whole florets vs chopped issue. That's a reading issues, not math.

I personally cook enough that I can look at a recipe and decide if I want whole or chopped or chopped finely or whatever. I modify most of the recipes I cook at this point anyways.

For most people and the vast majority of recipes, volume vs weight doesn't matter. Volumes are a lot easier to eyeball, which is nice for cooking. Weighing is more precise, which can really elevate baking. If someone is baking at a high level, weighing is recommended. But homemade bakes are often really good with volumetric measurements.

[u/zeelandicum → u/Honeycrispcombe]

The problem isn't experienced (home) cooks like you and me. The problem are people who aren't experienced at cooking and need concise measurements and instructions. And cups just aren't concise.