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PostJason Tandro Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:25 pm   Post subject: Should US can Standard Measurement? Reply with quote

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To my knowledge we're the only country that doesnt use metric as a primary measurement. Should standard go the way of the cubit?
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PostEverPhoenix Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:49 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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Metric is so much easier, except in those rare times (like in Aircraft Design) where every equation has been made specifically for arbitrary imperial units.

That being said, metric should be the go everywhere.
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Postinferiare Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:53 am   Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'd have to relearn that shit and I'm bad enough at math as it is. Numbers and I don't get along. Sad So no. Not until I'm dead.
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Postchicken Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:57 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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inferiare wrote:
Not until I'm dead.


we could settle that in no time...

errr, *cough cough* i mean, all hail and all.

back on topic: id also say that a standardized system would be great. i always hate it when i read about "ft long" or "inches" and the likes. its always "google that shit, how much is that in MY currency?" Biting
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PostMantaray Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:50 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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nah. both have their uses. some things are better off in inches, the other in centimeters. and both systems equally confuse me. they attempt to teach both in school but it's barely delved into. one day they expect you to magically grasp the whole thing and wallah.
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PostFlamez Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 2:21 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote

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