It is not only easier for everybody but also less prone to mistakes. Even
without concern for the conversions among units. I had seen enough mistakes
among carpenters caused by working with fractions. Than add the confusion with
the many ounces, .....
Anybody who had a chance to become fluent in either system will laugh at the
notion of the medieval system being easier to work in than in SI. Most
Americans do not know the I-P system; just a few units for daily use.
Introduced to metric, they are usually swamped with far more units than they
ever knew about before, and also are required to learn a "system" where they
never though of there being any system for units in the first place. Thus the
"justifiable" impression that metric is complicated and confusing.
There were numerous studies of this made and published in the 1970s proving the
ease and efficiency of working in SI in comparison with I-P.
Stan Jakuba
----- Original Message -----
From: David
To: U.S. Metric Association
Sent: 09 Jan 10, Saturday 22:23
Subject: [USMA:42299] Fact or opinion?
Is the metric system really easier for everyone or is that just
opinion? I was speaking to some close friends and one of them is very much
against the metric system. His argument is that it isn't easier for everyone.
Is this true? Isn't ease of use a matter of opinion?
But then I looked at it this way. In converting units, which one takes
less calculations? Obviously metric wins hands down, since none are needed. I
think this makes metric more efficient and thus makes it easier. Makes sense,
right?
I personally think it's easier for everyone, and I also think that
people against metrication just use that as an excuse; but is it really easier
for everyone or is it just opinion?
