the switch to metric..
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From: bay area, cali
Originally Posted by RB
Units of 10 will always be easier.
How many feet are in a half mile?
How many meters are in a half kilometer?
It's just easier when units of 10 are standard for everything...for distance as well as measuring liquids, solids, etc.
How many feet are in a half mile?
How many meters are in a half kilometer?
It's just easier when units of 10 are standard for everything...for distance as well as measuring liquids, solids, etc.
who knows what the fuck equals what in square inches, ounces, and fluid ounces.
also, lbs is flawed because it's a measure of weight (subject to effects of gravity) whereas grams is a measure of mass.
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Originally Posted by jclau00
speaking of liquids, when dealing with water, 1cc = 1g = 1ml.
who knows what the fuck equals what in square inches, ounces, and fluid ounces.
also, lbs is flawed because it's a measure of weight (subject to effects of gravity) whereas grams is a measure of mass.
who knows what the fuck equals what in square inches, ounces, and fluid ounces.
also, lbs is flawed because it's a measure of weight (subject to effects of gravity) whereas grams is a measure of mass.
Well I was talking more about ounces, gallons, etc.
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From: nj
Originally Posted by RB
Units of 10 will always be easier.
How many feet are in a half mile?
How many meters are in a half kilometer?
It's just easier when units of 10 are standard for everything...for distance as well as measuring liquids, solids, etc.
How many feet are in a half mile?
How many meters are in a half kilometer?
It's just easier when units of 10 are standard for everything...for distance as well as measuring liquids, solids, etc.
goddamn. where did i say that it wasnt easier?
i'm not saying its not easier or whatever. i said before that i agree with most shit.
i just like miles. they're a good distance.
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From: Portland, OR
Originally Posted by RB26DETT
goddamn. where did i say that it wasnt easier?
i'm not saying its not easier or whatever. i said before that i agree with most shit.
i just like miles. they're a good distance.
i'm not saying its not easier or whatever. i said before that i agree with most shit.
i just like miles. they're a good distance.
oh lol, I quoted instead of just replying. my bad.
