An Engineer understands the concept of "significant numbers" (or significant figures) and would not be likely to come up with 403 mL. Not understanding significant numbers results in a lot of the silliness we see, like in the example below
From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:13:06 -0500 Subject: [USMA:52254] RE: Oddball measurement Maybe they filled the can then measured it. Probably an Engineer, nothing like engineers for precision. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harry Wyeth Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:58 PM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52249] Oddball measurement Just for laughs, here is today's oddball measurement: Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk, "net 13.66 FL.OZ. 403 mL". Not 400? Comes in a standard size soup can, filled to the brim. HARRY WYETH
