Please note the first sentence of section 5.3.3 of the Brochure:
http://www.bipm.org/en/si/si_brochure/chapter5/5-3-2.html
This sentence contains the word "always", which makes it clear that the
space is not optional and therefore not subject to the user's style
preference.
If we can "allow" people to omit the space before unit symbols, then we
must also "allow" them to add and "s" to unit symbols for the sake of
indicating plurals.
Jim
Brian J White wrote:
I can't explain it, but the space between value and unit has always
bugged me. 1mW instead of 1 mW. Or 200kg vs 200 kg.
I'm sure in some instances where the value sort of matches the unit
(like a 0 vs an O) this space could be handy. But in general, it drives
me nuts.
I'm sure lots of you cringe when I post to this list without the
space....but there you go.
Visually, to me, the space is just odd...unnecessary....and wastes space.
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