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Old 09-16-2011, 12:18 PM
 
Location: Reality
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Scientists, engineers, architects, mathematicians etc all prefer metric. Imperial is the most stupid system ever devised.
I'm an engineer and I use both systems daily, I don't know anyone in the survey world who hates the imperial system.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:20 PM
 
Location: California
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I remember the push towards metric when I was a kid. A liter of soda was unheard of I was young but it was supposed to be part of the conversion process. I don't know why it stopped, it really should all be metric but with a side of the old ways for historical sake.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:21 PM
 
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You still use gallons but your gallon has less volume than any other country in the world
having only 3.79 liters.
thats true, but we use a standard gallon not an imperial gallon.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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I'm an engineer and I use both systems daily, I don't know anyone in the survey world who hates the imperial system.
That doesn't tell much about whether they would prefer metric or not. Being an engineer myself, let me ask: what do you prefer as an engineer, and why?
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:25 PM
 
Location: Reality
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That doesn't tell much about whether they would prefer metric or not. Being an engineer myself, let me ask: what do you prefer as an engineer, and why?
I don't have a preference, both systems work perfectly and I use both.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:31 PM
 
Location: mancos
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as a carpenter you can keep metric. beside I cant afford to replace all my tools and equipment. plus buying lumber would be a headache. how would metric help me.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:36 PM
 
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That doesn't tell much about whether they would prefer metric or not. Being an engineer myself, let me ask: what do you prefer as an engineer, and why?
i am not an engineer, but for me there are times i like the metric system, and times i dont. being a racer, if the metric system will give me any advantage, i will use it, if not i wont. for instance in trans am sedan racing, the engine displacement limit was set at 5 liters. knowing that i can increase the displacement of a 302 ford to 5 liters or 305ci, and possibly gain a tiny advantage. it might be small but add enough of them together and it can make a difference.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:45 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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as a carpenter you can keep metric. beside I cant afford to replace all my tools and equipment. plus buying lumber would be a headache. how would metric help me.
what would you have to replace really

most tapes are dual (inch/ft and cm/meter)

your micrometer and calipers are allready metric (mm)

lumber, especially linear lengths would actually be easier

a standard doorway (6'8") would be 203cm

just think how many people have to 'count' to figure out inches from feet.....quick what is 8ft (a standard lenght of lumber)........96 inches....yet its a simple 2.4 meters (2.438 to be exact)

metric is simple:
10mm=a cm....3 cm's to a inch
100 cm to a meter


its just knowing the conversions

I would do a 10k run almost every weekend.....that's 6.2 miles

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Old 09-16-2011, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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I started mechanical repairs with a set of inch and a set of Whitworth series wrenches. Then I added metric as well as number series drills and both inch and metric taps and threading dies.

Which system I use depends on what I am doing. I am doing physics I use Metric or SI for calculating accelerations, forces, solar energy flux and electric power. Designing cars I use feet and inches (I am also a part time auto racer). Same with buildings, roads, water works and sewers.

I try to avoid units like cubits and square rods.
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Old 09-16-2011, 12:54 PM
 
Location: Southcentral Kansas
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I happen to know quite a bit about ag equip and mechanics in general...better check that 1993 truck again REAL close and you may just find that you're mistaken on it having metric bolts in it...and yes,it is a pain in the butt to have to have two sets of tools and what's worse,the older I get my eyes deceive me at first glance whether it's metric or standard and that now has me carrying a caliper in my pocket more often than not to avoid several trips to the toolbox.

This getting old pi$$es me off.
I do wonder about the metric bolts and nuts on the '93. I will make a check with my son about that one, just for you.
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