Ezra et al:
You are correct that cubic metre (m^3) and the kilolitre (kL) have the same
volume.
Note how different they are in writing. No ^3 is used in kL, so the kL is
cleaner to write, and it's more meaningful.
Since the litre is used in purchasing soda, water and other products in
grocery stores, why not stay with the same unit name (litre) rather than
use the cubic metre in the pubic arena? The cubic metre is still SI and may
be used in scientific writings and publications.
Regards, Stan Doore
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Subject: [USMA:38840] Canadian shows are certainly better than US programs
Saw an interesting show from Canada about the Rockies. All the scientists
used metres and kilometres and so did the narrator.
Then I was surprised to hear the narrator use "feet" in the next program
about the Atlantic coast. I guess there are still transitions at work.
Ezra
