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Since moving to Japan I have enjoyed getting used to the metric system. I always struggled with fraction conversions and it definitely slows one down. However it's interesting to note that the imperial system has made an impact over here on tool selection. Example: I recently needed a 1/2 inch 17mm deep socket to torque the wheel nuts on my GTI. At the hardware store this tool is sold as a 12.7mm ( which is the equivalent to 1/2 inch ) so at least our 1/2 and 1/4 etc. sockets have an easily available metric match.
I am still getting used to using centigrade rather than Fahrenheit. I prefer centigrade for cold temps but Fahrenheit for hot temps.
They use inches here for measuring television screen sizes. Men's pants have the waist in inches but the length in centimeters.
Go figure!
Last edited by dan79brooklyn; 02-01-2016 at 06:25 AM..
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