There's nothing wrong with "half a kilogram." However, as "half a kilo" doesn't contain a unit of measure, there's quite a bit wrong with it (at least for those of us who are trying to lead by example).
(Of course, for those in the drug subculture, it's an everyday term. <g>) Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Behalf Of John Nichols >Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 17:09 >To: U.S. Metric Association >Subject: [USMA:29276] Well > > >Things do not change much. > >What is wrong with half a kilo. > > > >John Nichols BE, Ph.D. (Newcastle), MIE (Aust), Chartered Professional >Engineer >Assistant Professor >Texas A&M University, Department of Construction Science >Langford AC Rm: A414 MD 3137, College Station, TX 77843-3137 > >Aut viam inveniam aut faciam. > >Electronic mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Telephone: 979 845 6541 >Facsimile: 979 862 1572 >Web site >: >http://archone.tamu.edu/architecture/faculty/nichols/mainframe.html > > >
