I think it would be a cheap and successful changeover if it was done 180 degrees from now. Right now we have the numbers listed as SAE first, with metric hidden below like the embarrassing stepchild. Also, everyone defaults to listing things in SAE, rather than metric. Changed the labeling to have the metric measurement first, and part of your job is done. All that is left is to get the companies to start using metrics in their commercials, catalogs and documentation. People will learn it through necessity, and still have a fall-back. -------- Original message -------- From: Scott Catron <zaui@yahoo.com> Date: To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] OT, metrics -- was Re: Patrick scores again! I wouldn't mind going metric, but then I've been through 7 years of post-secondary chemistry classes, and that's all we work with. But I need to know the "normal" units also in my work at a chemical company, because stuff is packaged and sold in containers measured in gallons. Of course, we buy stuff from overseas in 25 kg bags, which we record as 55.115 pounds our inventory system. A couple problems I've noticed with the SAE system is also with cooking - when a recipe calls for ounces of something and you're not sure if it's weight or volume. I've also noticed unit confusion with nutritional information on food labels. Sometime the serving size on the label is stated in different units then what the package is sold as, so it's not clear how many servings are in a package. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".