Why is it that different units of measure are used within same "project".
On some TV programming from UK " mixed" measurements are used.
Eg. Inches & mm then meters or feet when describing an object or depth ,practically in same sentence.
Does not seem to be for comparison purposes.
Is one method used more in construction for instance, than the other?
2007-02-13 07:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
On plans, blueprints etc, measurements are all done in metric, technically and legally we are supposed to use metric, but in practical terms, most workers in the construction industry for example use feet and inches...as long as you don't mix the two up its fine. Imperial measurements are better for some things anyway...speed in the UK is in MPH and I would rather have a pint of beer than a half-litre
2007-02-14 06:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by gandyg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we used to be feet and inches, but then we turned to metric measurements, ie; milimetres and centimetres, but the feet and inches are sometimes still shown as some people havent a clue how metric measurements compare with the feet and inches, think its to make it easier, if shown in both.
2007-02-13 16:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by leigha 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋