Metric system use in the US (Page 2)

The Metric system is based off tenths, hundredths, etc in the decimal system and tens, hundreds, etc. in whole numbers.  So, you're telling me fourths and twenty-fives is "metric", a different "measure", as the millimeter, kilometer, etc. in the metric system is "metric"?  You're train of thought and my train of thought are on two different levels - different terminology of the word.  I'm paralleling the Metric system being European-based measurement and the Euro being a European-based monetary system (I believe).  So, switching over to the Metric system (I capitalized it this time) is switching over to the European-based way.

Same here!  Then they started to convert over on my last year of H.S.  Those BASTAGES!

Are you you're own Grandpa?

I never in my wildest dreams imagined this would make it to 2 pages! 

Is metric vs non-metric the new strength train vs non-strength train?

What if you strength train with 20 Kg plates instead of 45 lb plates?  Things that make you go hmmm.

I very seriously considered a complete personal conversion to the metric system as a New Year's resolution this year. I had three big reasons:

1. I like the system. It makes sense.
2. I'd be doing my part to help move the country along toward it.
3. My "cranky old weird guy" cred would skyrocket.

How old do you have to be (in metric years, of course) to receive said mailing?

I've actually been thinking about logging my bike and run workouts in kilometers, just to use it.  (I swim in a meter pool so I'm already set there.)

I've lived a number of years in Spain, Mexico, and Japan, so I already have a good feel for the metric system.   I use it a bit in work also (mainly volume, not distance).

In training I think it'd take time to adjust to run and bike pacing in min/km and km/hr....

Brian 

Posting numbers in imperial system makes them seem bigger, more complicated, so I think thats where's the appeal. If someone says "Ive lifted 100 kg" or "I've lifted 220 pounds", which sounds more impressive?

As to the metric system, it's not only Europe. It's the rest of the world thats pretty much using it. So, in fact, it's only a matter of time before you switch over, because everyone's using it, and I know of a few companies for which I know they will not pick up a contract if it's not in metric system (construction work). They say it complicates things for them greatly for no reason, so they pick up their contracts elsewhere. It is understandable.

I wouldn't count on a complete switch.  I swim in a 25m pool, go for a 5.5km run at lunch, we got 20cm of snow two nights ago and the speed limit on my road is 80km/hr but I weigh 170lbs and am 6 feet tall.  I couldn't tell you what my height/weight is in metric without going to google to convert it. 

Example 1. You travel 6.4km on your bike in 10 minutes, how many metres per second are you traveling at

 6400 divide by 10

 640 divide by 60

roughly 10.66 metres/second

Example 2. You travel 6.4 miles on your bike in 10 minutes (very steep downhill.... ) how many yards per second are you traveling at.

6.4 miles =.....

look im not a magician and dont do magic tricks... SIMPLIFY!!!!!!!!

Although the Imperial system has its uses I just couldnt live in a world without my beloved metrics, call me a heathen all you want. It makes sense!

YEAH!

Pretty much any politician could guarantee themselves the entire software engineer vote by running on a platform of instituting a decimal based time/calendar system.