> >> that horse is 17 hands tall? Hmmm... come again? What the heck does > that mean? > > 17 x 100 mm = 1700 mm = 1.7 m. How convenient!
Of course, what you're trying to point out is how easy it is to multiply units of measurement in metric. At the same time, keep in mind that, in the US, a hand is 4 inches, which is not exactly 100 mm. Stephen Gallagher
