Pat, I'm not sure I see a problem in using prefixed units in the denominator of a ratio. kg is invariably used in the denominator in many applications, even though you'd probably argue that this would be an "exception" as the kg is a "fundamental/base" unit in SI...
My objections to the use of l/100 km (or even l/Mm) are well-known by the group here, but they're not based on this "restriction", but rather usefulness to the general public. In other words, if I were to choose which one to publish my vote would unflinchingly go to km/l. But in order to please "Greeks and Trojans" I'd prefer to have *both* published. Marcus On Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:39:29 Pat Naughtin wrote: >Dear John and Brian, > >Another problem is the use of a prefix in the denominator of L/Mm. > >Cheers, > >Pat Naughtin CAMS >Geelong, Australia > >> Problem is John...that megameters are basically unused. Distances are >> kilometers, speed limits are in kilometers per hour....therefore it makes >> perfect sense to use kilometers per liter. >> >> >> >> At 18:29 2002-06-25 -0400, kilopascal wrote: >>> 2002-06-25 >>> >>> I don't see how the Europeans will face any defeat by using litres per >>> hundred kilometres, as they have been using that unit maybe over 100 years. >>> I too would prefer litres per megametre. Maybe this unit can be suggested >>> to the guy who wrote the article. >>> >>> John > > Is your boss reading your email? ....Probably Keep your messages private by using Lycos Mail. Sign up today at http://mail.lycos.com
