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I would have a lot more respect for those units if it were consistent around 12. You mentioned the yard but that's equal to 3ft. What's the name of the 12 ft u
by billpg 4y ago
I would have a lot more respect for those units if it were consistent around 12. You mentioned the yard but that's equal to 3ft.
What's the name of the 12 ft unit? Why isn't the mile equal to 12×12×12×12 ft? Why isn't an lb equal to 12 oz?
- thaumasiotes 4y ago> Why isn't an lb equal to 12 oz? It is; that's called Troy weight.
- billpg 4y agoFair enough. Nonetheless, the 16 oz = 1 lb system is prevalent. I had never heard of "Troy" units until I read your response.
- thaumasiotes 4y agoTroy weight is used for precious metals. It's important to the standard trick question "which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?"