How many switched to Metric

James Appel · 20th January 2006, 16:11

How many of you have switched to using metric? I have been concedering it, but have held off as imperial has become so instinctive to me that I may not really understand whats happening if I switch my computers over to metric.
Metric just seems much more intuitive especially now that I am diving a rebreather.

fr0sty8 · 20th January 2006, 16:31

I agree.

esc · 20th January 2006, 16:35

Using metric system is easy for me as that is what I have always used here in Finland. While I understand that the change is not really easy, it is something that would be beneficial in my view for everyone.

Like some sources say, metric system (or SI) fits more closely to our decimal calculations which is really apparent when you compare how certain things are calculated in scuba diving. The metric formula is usually way more simple.

While information in internet (including wikipedia) can be of dubious value sometimes, the link below is interesting read and shows how US have tried to switch to metric system for quite some time but the public has not really embrased it. Changing something that is second nature for you, is always hard.

I have gone through one such change when our old monetary unit Markka was replaced by Euros. One Euro was around 6 Markkas at time and it became our new currency at 2002. Thats only one change and I still sometimes think how much something cost by converting it to Markka... but that is getting more rare now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_..._United_States

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ROB DAVIE · 20th January 2006, 16:59

Folks,

The funny thing is that I realize, by comparing certain calculations, that doing it in metric is easier. It's just that, having grown up thinking in feet when it comes to depth, for instance, it is hard to wrap the mind around what it looks like at "x" depth in meters, or even metres!

***Beanie*** · 20th January 2006, 16:59

3 Always used metric - well mostly in diving terms always I like simple maths

oh yeah and its the system I was taught at school metres grams miles etc

***caveseeker7*** · 20th January 2006, 17:02

Sign me up for 3) and 5)

3) because I'm originally from Germany and was raised on metric.
5) because once I started diving nitrox imperial made even less sense.

I had the damn debate in college, using a 4x5 inch camera with a 210 mm lens.

Dividing and multiplying by 32.8 (if you want to be correct) is just plain stupid
if you can do it with 10 instead. I did the metric equations quicker in my head than others with their calculators. Something handy for dil flush cel verification.

The Purist · 20th January 2006, 17:03

The UK's great when it comes to the metric system... food is weighed in Kilos, beer is served in pints, depths are measured in metres and speed limits are posted in miles per hour... and cricket pitches are still 22 yards long!

But it does make it much easier to do the math(s) on pressure calcs etc.

Gadget · 20th January 2006, 17:13

you missed out one catogary on the poll use both.

My brain is totally screwd up I plan all my dives in metric, If teaching teach in metric but when i get in the water i have to dive imperial,

Told you i was weird.

ROB DAVIE · 20th January 2006, 17:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget)

you missed out one catogary on the poll use both.

My brain is totally screwd up I plan all my dives in metric, If teaching teach in metric but when i get in the water i have to dive imperial,

Told you i was weird.

It's the Abbott Ale. It gives you multiple personalities. (I know!)

ROB DAVIE · 20th January 2006, 17:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

I did the metric equations quicker in my head than others with their calculators.

You cheat! I've seen you using that abacus!!

View Poll Results: Have you made the switch to Metric?
Still use Imperial metric is to confusing	9	11.69%
Would never switch to metric, its un-American	5	6.49%
Always used metric, imperial users are stuck in the dark ages	56	72.73%
Switched to metric so I can be like everyone else	0	0%
Switched to metric because it just makes more sense	7	9.09%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

20th January 2006, 16:11	#1 (permalink)
James Appel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 60	How many switched to Metric How many of you have switched to using metric? I have been concedering it, but have held off as imperial has become so instinctive to me that I may not really understand whats happening if I switch my computers over to metric. Metric just seems much more intuitive especially now that I am diving a rebreather. Last edited by caveseeker7 : 20th January 2006 at 17:30. Reason: Moved two replies from double thread over here and deleted the 2nd thread.
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20th January 2006, 16:31	#2 (permalink)
fr0sty8 Evo Driver - no standing! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 158	Re: How many switched to Metric I agree.
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20th January 2006, 16:35	#3 (permalink)
esc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 48	Re: How many switched to Metric Using metric system is easy for me as that is what I have always used here in Finland. While I understand that the change is not really easy, it is something that would be beneficial in my view for everyone. Like some sources say, metric system (or SI) fits more closely to our decimal calculations which is really apparent when you compare how certain things are calculated in scuba diving. The metric formula is usually way more simple. While information in internet (including wikipedia) can be of dubious value sometimes, the link below is interesting read and shows how US have tried to switch to metric system for quite some time but the public has not really embrased it. Changing something that is second nature for you, is always hard. I have gone through one such change when our old monetary unit Markka was replaced by Euros. One Euro was around 6 Markkas at time and it became our new currency at 2002. Thats only one change and I still sometimes think how much something cost by converting it to Markka... but that is getting more rare now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_..._United_States /esc Last edited by esc : 20th January 2006 at 16:39.
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20th January 2006, 16:59	#4 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: How many switched to Metric Folks, The funny thing is that I realize, by comparing certain calculations, that doing it in metric is easier. It's just that, having grown up thinking in feet when it comes to depth, for instance, it is hard to wrap the mind around what it looks like at "x" depth in meters, or even metres! __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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20th January 2006, 16:59	#5 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,159	Re: How many switched to Metric 3 Always used metric - well mostly in diving terms always I like simple maths oh yeah and its the system I was taught at school metres grams miles etc __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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20th January 2006, 17:02	#6 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: How many switched to Metric Sign me up for 3) and 5) 3) because I'm originally from Germany and was raised on metric. 5) because once I started diving nitrox imperial made even less sense. I had the damn debate in college, using a 4x5 inch camera with a 210 mm lens. Dividing and multiplying by 32.8 (if you want to be correct) is just plain stupid if you can do it with 10 instead. I did the metric equations quicker in my head than others with their calculators. Something handy for dil flush cel verification. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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20th January 2006, 17:03	#7 (permalink)
The Purist Flood-master Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 96	Re: How many switched to Metric The UK's great when it comes to the metric system... food is weighed in Kilos, beer is served in pints, depths are measured in metres and speed limits are posted in miles per hour... and cricket pitches are still 22 yards long! But it does make it much easier to do the math(s) on pressure calcs etc.
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20th January 2006, 17:13	#8 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 161	Re: How many switched to Metric you missed out one catogary on the poll use both. My brain is totally screwd up I plan all my dives in metric, If teaching teach in metric but when i get in the water i have to dive imperial, Told you i was weird. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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20th January 2006, 17:49	#9 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: How many switched to Metric Quote: (Originally Posted by Gadget) you missed out one catogary on the poll use both. My brain is totally screwd up I plan all my dives in metric, If teaching teach in metric but when i get in the water i have to dive imperial, Told you i was weird. It's the Abbott Ale. It gives you multiple personalities. (I know!) __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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20th January 2006, 17:54	#10 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: How many switched to Metric Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) I did the metric equations quicker in my head than others with their calculators. You cheat! I've seen you using that abacus!! __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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