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WCDT strips 3746 to 3750 (21st to 25th May 2018)
zmeiat_joro:
Guys, this whole inches and pounds and feet thing -- can you just take the time to convert that to kilograms and centimeters also? I can't follow. I don't want to have to use a calculator to simply follow a conversation.
pwhodges:
I sympathise - but it can play both ways, remember; and while this forum is quite international, the American members are a distinct majority. On the whole I feel that the conversions are simple enough that they can be done to sufficient accuracy in the head - e.g. 1 kg is roughly 2 lb (2.2 is nearer), so to convert pounds to kilograms its just a matter of halving and then a bit smaller. My browser (Opera) will convert amounts written with abbreviations (but not words) in a pop-up if they are highlighted. E.g.:
Or you can just write/paste the amount (words are accepted) in your browser's Google search box and hit return - no separate calculator needed.
Tova:
I was quite interested in that feature until I noticed that it claimed 6'10" equals 15.49 cm. Maybe 6.10 inches equals 15.49cm.
Off the top of my head, I think 6'10" is probably around 205 cm.
SmilingCat:
--- Quote from: pwhodges on 24 May 2018, 16:04 ---My browser (Opera) will convert amounts written with abbreviations (but not words) in a pop-up if they are highlighted. E.g.:
--- End quote ---
While the conversion of 6 feet 10 inches to fifteen centimeters is clearly wrong :-P, I didn't know Opera could do that. Neat!
wlewisiii:
Look at the bright side, I have an english friend who is always telling me weight in Stones. :evil:
(1 stone = 14 lbs = 6.35 kg My fat old ass is 22 Stone!)
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