2019 redefinition of the SI base units

Re:2019 redefinition of the SI base units by kzrdude on Monday July 01, 2019 @04:42PM (#20329535)

Customs stick around for a long time, but I think metric will gradually find its way in, it will just take generations. When I for example look into discussions about hiking and outdoor life right now, there is a mix of units being used conventionally - US customary and metric depending on what quantity is being measured. And this is a good thing, it mean the metric units are creeping in, and some people are getting used to them. Even if it's not a full conversion.

If I'm placing bets, the liter will be the metric unit to take over next in the USA (winning out over gallon and fl. oz), maybe just because the gallon has a good size, not too small or too large - stuff you buy liquid is often around 0.5 - 2 liters.

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Re:2019 redefinition of the SI base units by firethief on Monday July 01, 2019 @04:46PM (#20329569)

I'd bet a Troy ounce of feathers we just end up dual-stack forever.

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Re:2019 redefinition of the SI base units by galaxyLogic on Monday July 01, 2019 @05:37PM (#20329996)

What will make the change easier is smartphones, smart-phone measuring stick can tell you cm. I haven't seen one but I assume a smartphone could also be used to measure weight?

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