Re: SI for inch-pound (GET IT RIGHT)

Subject: Re: SI for inch-pound (GET IT RIGHT)
From: "Guy A. McDonald" <guym -at- DAKA -dot- COM>
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 16:32:05 -0800

>>Which metric measurement would be used in place of the US "45 =
inch-pounds"?
**SNIP**

>1) I think it should be "kilogram-metres" outside the US..... **SNIP**

1. **SNIP** "As to the replacement for "inch-pounds," **SNIP** The =
usual SI (not metric) unit is
"kilogram-meters". =20

(OK, I've had enough **SNIPS** of this stuff for today)

Why don't you guys just call it what it is..... a Newton-Meter and quit =
beating around the bush. After that, you can perform all the unit =
conversions you desire.

Guy McDonald
guym -at- daka -dot- com


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