Conversion Memory Aide

[Chaosrider]

I just re-read the Mini-2 manual to find out how to switch to 4K video resolution (I found it), but I was struck again by the...foreign-ness...of m/s as a speed metric. I've known forever that 1 kg = 2.2 lbs, and a kilometer = 0.6 miles. Those conversions happen in my head automatically.

But m/s? A total blank...but not anymore!

I just looked up that the m/s --> mph conversion is the same factor as the kg --> lb conversion. 1 m/s = 2.2 mph. Now, I'll remember it.

I'm sure this is only an issue for Americans (and maybe a few others), but I hope someone finds it useful.

TCS

 

[Gagey52]

We have had metric in Australia since god knows when, but I still have to convert L/100klm to mpg to determine good fuel consumption.
Regards

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

Wow! I need to join the modern world. I’m still working in cubits/full moon.

 

[DoomMeister]

Wow! I need to join the modern world. I’m still working in cubits/full moon.

Noah or Methuselah?

 

[Chaosrider]

Wow! I need to join the modern world. I’m still working in cubits/full moon.

Furlongs per fortnight was always one of my favorites...

;-)

TCS

 

[Prop Wash]

Maybe meters per second? Just tossing it out.