The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
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Now, ask me the same question. Yes, we should change today. Metric,
like our money system, is just plain easier, can be more accurate and
faster to work with.


The thing about metric(UK has been metric for some years)is you can get
ripped of at the lumber yard when buying wood,for instance...
If you wanted to buy a 4' lenght of any particular wood you have to buy
2metres to get that 4' lenght resulting in whats left as waste.


Australia has had the metric system for quite awhile mow. Money changed
from Pounds and Pence to Dollars and Cents in 1966. I still remember all
the adults complaining and winging about getting ripped of and Mum
converting everything back to Pounds to see what the REAL price was. I
was only a young bloke and was more interested in the fancy notes and
coins . After a few years complaints died away. We changed to metric
measurements about 34 years ago. I was doing my apprenticeship at the
time and Trade Calc suddenly became a lot easier. Timber is sold in
lengths of 1.2 = 4' 2.4 = 8' 3.00 = 10' 3.6 = 12' etc. or near enough.
These sizes have now become standards and present no problems.
regards
John