[USMA:27060] RE: 2 questions

[Bill Potts]

John:   The choice of newton meter (all lower-case) is the correct one.   For meter kilogram (not metered kilogram) or kilogram meter to work, that would have to be kilogram force (an obsolete unit).   Note that unit names are not capitalized in most languages. Newton with a capital N is the name of the scientist after whom the newton (small n) is named. The German language is the exception, in that all nouns are capitalized. As all unit names are nouns, the Germans apply the noun rule consistently.   Note, also, that the symbols for units that are named after people ARE capitalized. To avoid duplication, some have a small second letter (e.g., Hz for hertz, to distinguish it from H, for henry).   Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of john mercer Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 09:05 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:27057] 2 questions Hello everyone, I have 2 questions.  To measure torque values of an engine or torque specs for tightening a bolt what is the S I value?  I have seen 2 values the Newton Meter and the metered kilogram.  Also is there any standard in S I for clothe sizes?  Even between Canada and the U S there is a slight difference in clothe sizes.  Thanks again for all your help, I find this site really great and everybody so helpful.