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2 sliding scales of interpretation, just how we like it. (lemmy.world)
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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago* (1 child)

Metric is scientific, media units are relatable. 355 CC's with a mass of roughly 360 kgs is hardly easy to visualize compared to 3 elephants on a scale next to a can of Dr Pepper.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 weeks ago*

    Metric is perfectly relatable for anyone growing up using it. This is just you outing yourself as USAmerican.

    P.S. We would use Litres, which everyone has a concept of (Everyone has seen a 1 litre carton of milk) and is easily converted to/ from cubic cm (1000 cm^3 = 1 L = 1000 mL).

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