> You can also write 333⅓m, no-one prevents you from using fractions with the metric system. ...except that nobody does. And that would pretty much void the e

> You can also write 333⅓m, no-one prevents you from using fractions with the metric system. ...except that nobody does. And that would pretty much void the entire point of the metric system, which is to "make the math easier" by making everything a power of 10. > A division to 333.3+333.3+333.4 works to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Sure, you can, but it's less satisfying. Remember how we got here in the discussion: A: "Miles are easier because you can divide by 3 evenly." B: "How is the math easier? <Does math converting km to cm, miles to inches>" Me: "How often do you convert miles to inches or km to cm, compared to how often do people have to divide distances by 3?" I'm not saying that I think we should all stick with / switch back to using furlongs. On the whole I think having a simple universal system like the metric system is better. But there is a trade-off involved.