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This is my complicated vs simple measurement methodology. It should be used to show Americans how complicated our customary system is compared to the SI Metric system and why we should finish the metric conversion. Dear . Here is a Complicated vs Simple Measurement Methodology. Complicated: Inches contain fractions, 3/4, 9/16, 7/8, 17/32, etc. 1 foot = 12 inches 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 fathom = 2 yards, 1 chain = 11 fathoms, 1 furlong = 10 chains, 1 mile = 8 furlongs, 80 chains, 880 fathoms, 1760 yards, 5280 feet, or 63360 inches 1 acre = a strip of land, not square, 1 chain x 1 furlong, 43560 square feet, that a dude with horse and plow can plow in one day. Do we use horse drawn plows today? hmmmm, no 1 gallon (US) of water (64 fluid ounces) weighs 8.345 pounds & occupies 231 cubic inches. 1 cubic foot of water 12 x 12 x 12 inches weighs 62.427 pounds and holds 7.488 gallons, or 1728 cubic inches. 1 pound = 16 ounces. 1 cubic inch of water weighs 0.03127 pounds, or 0.5 ounces. Simple: 1 meter = 1000 millimeters 1 kilometer = 1000 meters 1 hectare(ha) = a square 100 x 100 meters, (about 2 football fields placed side by side). 1 cubic centimeter of water, 10 x 10 x 10 millimeters weighs 1 gram. 1 cubic liter of water, 100 x 100 x 100 millimeters weighs 1 kilogram. 1 cubic meter of water, 1000 x 1000 x 1000 millimeters, weighs 1 metric ton. Which takes less time to calculate distances, has better accuracy, and costs less? Which is simpler and Which should America use? I want our great country to NOT be dead last in measurement technology! It is time to simplify our measurement methodology! The Simpler decimal system will reduce the trade deficit, make producing products faster, with better accuracy, and less mistakes, and finally, less cost. ---$$$! Thank you ...Parker Willey Jr. California
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