that I find that system FAR superior to anything commonly used here and totally agree with you. Standards International is just what it says and when the shortsighted, ignorant, egotistical bureaucrats and moguls that run this country get their heads out of their ass, it may change. [FAT CHANCE]
The only thing they saw in 1970 was that it was politically unpopular (only because of being unfamiliar), and would cost a few dollars from the top of their piles, when it was legislated and passed that the US WOULD adapt the metric system. They couldn’t see past the complacent heaps to note the hole in the bottom of their pockets that was being created. This attitude did become apparent from the other end as the global evolution enveloped our industrial might.:redghost:
Had this happened, today an inch, a quart (?is that dry measure or wet?) and a 16 ounce pound would be a curiosity like the spittoon.
As long as they squeeze their dollars until George shits in their pocket, they deserve what they get and somebody else WILL eat their lunch.

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