I like it. You may add the acre-foot that I discovered while attending a talk and an exhibit at the LA department of water and power. Unfortunately I did not find the picture related to the acre-foot.
[cid:[email protected]][cid:[email protected]][cid:[email protected]] I love how Google mentioned approximate result. John Altounji One size does not fit all. Social promotion ruined Education. Education is values first, then knowledge. https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjohnaltounji.weebly.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cusma%40lists.colostate.edu%7Ca162f28892804672343008d80346bb62%7Cafb58802ff7a4bb1ab21367ff2ecfc8b%7C0%7C0%7C637262949613620673&sdata=mlIyG%2BU9b9c5Zoi62jZcEl0RrtHpwnNTONNn0yAGoeM%3D&reserved=0 From: USMA <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Parker Willey Jr. Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:28 AM To: USMA List Server <[email protected]> Subject: [USMA 1435] Compare complicated and simple measuring methodologies Harry Wyeth wrote recently: The best way to convince someone about the usefulness of the metric system is to gently point out how simple and easy to use it is. I propose that the following be shown to everyone and on TV and radio: Let’s compare complicated and simple measuring methodologies. Complicated: Inches use fractions, 3/4, 9/16, 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 sq. feet, that a dude with horse and plow can plow in one day. 1 gallon (US) of water (64 fluid ounces) weighs 8.345 pounds & occupies 231 cubic inches. 1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.427 pounds and holds 7.488 gallons, or 1728 cubic inches. THIS IS A KLUDGE! Simple: 1 meter = 1000 millimeters or 100 centimeters. 1 kilometer = 1000 meters. 1 hectare (ha) = 100 meters square, (about 2 football fields side by side). 1 hectare (ha) = 10000 square meters. 1 square kilometer = 100 hectares. 1 cubic centimeter (milliliter) of water weighs 1 gram. 1 cubic decimeter (liter) of water, weighs 1 kilogram. 1 cubic meter (kiloliter) of water, weighs 1 metric ton. 1000 kilograms. 1000 liters. Which is simpler? Which should America use? Why do we still use a KLUDGE? If we make products in simple metric units, wouldn’t foreigners be more likely to buy it? Isn’t that better than imposing trade tariffs? Some companies have two production lines, one for domestic sales and one for foreign trade. Cost? Isn’t it past time to switch from KLUDGE to simple? Now the question: How can a bill be quickly introduced, passed and signed that finally finishes the metric conversion in the USA? Send this out to everyone you know, senators, representatives, TV stations and etc. ...Parker Willey Jr.
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