Re:Ask HN: Why it is hard for US to move to metric system?
by toss1 on Thursday January 12, 2023 @11:29AM
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Nonsense.
You have obviously never seriously used both systems. I use both everyday, and the Inch+ is still more familiar.
BUT metric is VASTLY superior and easier
Examples:
Quickly subtract 5/8" of an inch from from 1' 5 25/32" or subtract 16mm from 452mm - which is easier?
Quickly add 3 tablespoons to 3/4 of a cup vs 44 ml added to 177 ml..
Hell, just measure something. That stock board is 8 feet 3/8 of an inch long and needs to be cut to 7'6" (or is it 78"). vs 2.448m cut to 1.98m, and even those would be more round numbers working with metric lumber & building.
Sorry, but the only reason you think it is awkward is that you don't use it regularly.
You have obviously never seriously used both systems. I use both everyday, and the Inch+ is still more familiar.
BUT metric is VASTLY superior and easier
Examples: Quickly subtract 5/8" of an inch from from 1' 5 25/32" or subtract 16mm from 452mm - which is easier?
Quickly add 3 tablespoons to 3/4 of a cup vs 44 ml added to 177 ml..
Hell, just measure something. That stock board is 8 feet 3/8 of an inch long and needs to be cut to 7'6" (or is it 78"). vs 2.448m cut to 1.98m, and even those would be more round numbers working with metric lumber & building.
Sorry, but the only reason you think it is awkward is that you don't use it regularly.