Matthew Zotter wrote:
http://www1.bipm.org/en/practical_info/faq/faqs_mass.html
This
web address tells why the kilogram is not called the "grave" as it originally
was.
I suggest you read it again. It merely says that "grave" was a
suggestion (emphasis mine).
Logically, the kilogram should be called by a different name. The "grave" was an early suggestion, dating from 1793. However, the name "kilogram" (adopted in 1795) is now so embedded in our culture that changing it at this late date probably would be impractical. Proposed changes to the SI are considered by the Consultative Committee for Units (CCU).
Bill Potts, CMS
Roseville, CA
http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]
