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Originally Posted by seifrob
The practicality of metric system lies, I believe, in the fact it is a system. Maybe not as intuitive for everyday life, but ideally suited for science. There are no funny constants to incorporate when you do unit conversion. How many BTU is equivalent to rise a concrete block to some height? You need to convert fathoms and pounds and whatever else to get answer that is simple in metric system.
No wonder science textbooks are in SI, even in the USA.
(once I needed a liter in volume having no bottle. I took cardboard, cut squares 10x10 cm and built a cube, put microtene bag in, having exactly one liter of water. I have no idea what would I do should I provide a gallon.
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That's just one way. Put a jar on the scales, reset it, pour water in until it shows 1 kilogram - done, one liter.
Want a gallon instead? Do the same with a bigger jar and pour until you hit 3.78541178 kilogram. Or 4.54609188 if you want an Imperial serving.
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Last edited by RedDevil; 11-08-2018 at 04:57 PM..
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