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#An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global. We work with whichever unit is most convenient at a working location. | #An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global. We work with whichever unit is most convenient at a working location. | ||
#Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use ''kg'' and ''kg force'' (or ''lb'' and ''lb force'') interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in. | #Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use ''kg'' and ''kg force'' (or ''lb'' and ''lb force'') interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in. | ||
#Imperial and metric conversion is confusing | #Imperial and metric conversion is confusing | ||
#Eventually, we want to aim for [[Degeneracy]] in units as we standardize to one system. MKS makes sense, as it is based on fundamental physical quantities. | |||
=Examples of Calculators= | =Examples of Calculators= | ||
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#in lb to N m - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/lb-in/to/N-m]. Units are inconsistent - this really means ''in lb force'' to ''N m'' | #in lb to N m - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/lb-in/to/N-m]. Units are inconsistent - this really means ''in lb force'' to ''N m'' | ||
#''kg m force'' to ''ft lb force'' - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/kilogram-meter/to/foot-pound+force]. Units are consistent. | #''kg m force'' to ''ft lb force'' - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/kilogram-meter/to/foot-pound+force]. Units are consistent. | ||
# | #oz in to N cm - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/oz-in/to/newton+centimeter] | ||
#oz in to ft lb - [https://www.convertunits.com/from/oz+in/to/lb+ft] | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:26, 9 February 2021
Explanation
- An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global. We work with whichever unit is most convenient at a working location.
- Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use kg and kg force (or lb and lb force) interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in.
- Imperial and metric conversion is confusing
- Eventually, we want to aim for Degeneracy in units as we standardize to one system. MKS makes sense, as it is based on fundamental physical quantities.