Re: in/cm
The biggest problem we have with the Metric system is tangible reference. No doubt that a system based on 10 is logical and easy, but measurement is used mostly for reference in the average person's world. Metric is perfect for universal reference, calculations, engineering....any type of "number crunching". Having used Imperial for so long, Americans developed a point of reference from an early age. Most of us can look at a room and say, "this is about 12' x 20'". Machinists think in.001". We can tell someone to "move 6' to your left", "give me 2Lbs of hamburger", "that engine is rated at 310Hp" or "fill up a 5 gallon bucket", and our reference is understood effectively. I think when we (USA) tried to convert to Metric, the disruption of effective communication was more of a factor.
-Brian
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