[LMB] OT: measurements was pizza dough

[Mark Allums]

Alex Y. Kwan wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> On 29/05/07, Mark Allums <mark at allums.com> wrote:
>> The 7/16 number only *seems* awkward.  Actually, I was using 32nds as my
> 
> As someone who grew up with the metric system and had to switch after
> moving to the States, I think I'd have to join the side of the metric
> system people in that dividing by the powers of ten is a lot easier
> than memorising 12 in = 1 ft, 3 ft = 1 yard, etc.
> 
> little Alex


It's what you grew up with.  There are a few points.  1) Why switch? 
One learns one system, and then sticks with it.  2) Some units are 
useless.  Who uses rods these day?  (or hectometers?)  3) Some units are 
better in both (any) systems.  If you don't like my examples, an 
exercise for the student is look for a few others.  They exist.

--Mark Allums