"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Leon" wrote in message

You realize that a tape measure in 10ths of an inch is just another
fraction?

I know of a few companies that translate all of their customer
specifications to 16ths to avoid confusion. You won't find a box made 12
1/2", but it will be 12 8/16" Seems just as awkward at times.

104 tm (tiny marks)

Like those convenient metrics where dimensions up to a meter are reported in
mm, I guess. There are a couple measurements in between, but seldom used.