0.25, 0.5, etc. only used with metric measurements (cm, mm, etc.)
Posted By: NM on 2008-03-20
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Subject: 0.25, 0.5, etc. only used with metric measurements (cm, mm, etc.)
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mcg and kg are metric measurements
Subject: mcg and kg are metric measurements
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no - only abbreviate metric measurements
Subject: no - only abbreviate metric measurements
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Metric is based on units of 10, not 8. Saying 3/8 cm makes no sense. No metric ruler has eighths. nm
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decimals for metric so the 1.25 way
Subject: decimals for metric so the 1.25 way
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I would use 1-1/2 - 1.5 is metric measurement.
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Subject: metric abbreviations- sm
Is one form correct over another when abbreviating the measurement 'microgram?' I know I've seen it abbreviated as mcg, but in my chemistry background, we always used the symbol that looks like a funny letter 'u.' I can type that symbol in Word, but I'm not sure if it's necessary or preferred. This is the first time I've had the term 'microgram' dictated.
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You do not use fractions with metric system.
Subject: You do not use fractions with metric system.
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inch is NOT used with metric values. That
Subject: inch is NOT used with metric values. That
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Subject: Inches and feet are not metric--no decimels. nm
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i use decimals for metric numbers: 0.25 kg but 1/4 pound NM
Subject: i use decimals for metric numbers: 0.25 kg but 1/4 pound NM
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I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
Subject: I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
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