> ...
> On Sat, 17 Feb 2001, Louis JOURDAN wrote:
> ....
> > There is the Bible, and there is the common usage.
This statement implies that common usage and the BIPM Brochure
are of equal stature (or that common usage might even be superior
to guidance from the BIPM in some cases).
By that logic, the US is destined to delay adoption of SI as
defined by the CGPM (and BIPM) as late as the 22nd Century or later!
> > Meter squared is commonly understood and used for areas up to 10 000 m2
As it should be.
> > Hectare is commonly understood and used for areas between 10 000 and
> > 10 000 000 m2 (1 to 1000 hectares)
In France, Canada, and some other countries, perhaps, but the SI
unit for area m2 is already used as much if not more than hectare in the U.S.
> > For larger areas squared kilometers is commonly understood and used.
As it should be.
Gene.
