Re: OT: Temperature Conversions
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- Subject: Re: OT: Temperature Conversions
- From: J* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:49:44 -0600 (MDT)
Michael Cook wrote:
>
> Since those of us in the United States use Fahrenheit and those in
> most other nations uses Celsius, this may be helpful to someone. This
> method is far easier to use than using the fractions 5/9 or 9/5.
Phooey!
Maybe for some, but for me multiplying fractions 5/9 or 9/5 in my head
is easier than multiplying or (especially) dividing by 1.8 in my head.
There aren't many absolutes in this world.
John | "There be dragons here"
| Annotation used by ancient cartographers
| to indicate the edge of the known world.
John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay)
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
