Hi Mike,
It is customary in British/European reports to use periods
instead of commas for easier reading of large numbers. So
while 47.015 grams means 47.015 grams to you and me, in this
case it should be interpreted as 47,015 grams (47.015 kg).
If we talking just about numbers I have
, 2004 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers
Hi Mike,
It is customary in British/European reports to use periods
instead of commas for easier reading of large numbers. So
while 47.015 grams means 47.015 grams to you and me, in this
case it should
When I write my auctions, anything in parts less than a whole as in
inches and in grams and in ounces; I use a fraction written out so no
one that knows less can not mistake my intent...1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4
inches, ounces, gramssaves that uncomfortable circumstance for those
who can't
Anytime there is a number on the right side of the decimal its a fraction
of
whatever unit.
For most people the 0 on the left of the decimal isn't necessary
For me its verry nessesery. This is how I was learned in shool.
.9g and 0.9g looks verry different.
The same as 9.0g and 90g looks
- Original Message -
From: David Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When I write my auctions, anything in parts less than a whole as in
inches and in grams and in ounces; I use a fraction written out so no
one that knows less can not mistake my intent...1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4
inches, ounces,
Dear List;
I need to make point clear...99 percent of my BUYING PUBLIC are located
in the US of A. Those fraudulent spamers and non buying surfers that
waste time are normally from foreign countries. So to discourage those
that are not really purchasing, I put my descriptions in numerical
It is normal in scientific writing to use the 0 before the decimal point.
Ask any mathematician or scientist involved in the physical sciences. It is
good for all of us to show that we are scientifically literate. We make an
impression that is judged by professional meteoriticists and it
Yes, in the US a 0 should precede the decimal point. Precisely so the
decimal point won't be missed.
And the sooner we switch to metric the better, unless you like to divide
and multiply by 12, 14, 16, 3, 36, 5270, and the like.
Or like to add 13/16, 5/8, 45/64 and 1/7...
Dividing and
I agree. Jerry Flahery
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From: Ron Hartman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Meteorite Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers
It is normal in scientific writing
well;
1 gram = 0.218 quintal [Spanish] ;-
You can find a quite good converter from;
http://www.onlineconversion.com/weight_all.htm
best,
pekka s
David Freeman wrote:
Dear List;
I need to make point clear...99 percent of my BUYING PUBLIC are
located in the US of A. Those fraudulent spamers
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