James Sweet wrote:
Why's it a pain in the ass? A given AWG has a direct metric equivalent, I
have no problem with either system. I prefer metric for everything, but I
guess I just don't see the difficulty. All it takes is memorizing a handful
of numbers, it's easier than the resistor color code.

But does it have a really cool and salacious mnemonic?

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One meter, to within 0.0125% accuracy (off by just under .005 inches):
Three feet
Three inches
Three eights of an inch