Re: Different Formats for Different Countries -- Variable Density B&W Film

On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:16:08 -0700, Tom Phillips <nospam777@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:


>I would say it's more precise, but not more natural.
>Listing my height as 1.8292682927 meters instead of
>simply noting I'm 6 feet even seems rather clumsy..


The issue you illustrate has nothing to do with 
English vs. metric units.  It has to do with 
significant digits.  You're conflating issues.

If you're going to limit the English-unit value to 
1 digit, there's no rationale for using 11 digits 
on the metric value.

There are conversions you do in a hurry, and 
others you do when lives depend on the 
numbers.

There's no law about what units to use for 
casual use.  There may -- and should be -- 
laws regarding units for commercial use or 
in civil engineering, aviation, medicine, etc. 


rafe b
www.terrapinphoto.com