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Old 23-06-2011, 05:28 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default OT English System vs Imperial System of Measure

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Enjoy Life... Nad R Garden in zone 5a All postings uses the
American
System of Measures.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...ustomary_units

LOL. So it's NOT called an 'English' system.

"American system", "US system", "UK system", "imperial system", "Metric
System" almost every country has a measurement system with minor
differences. There is even an "Australian System".


Is there? The only measurements that I know of that are used in Australia
are the standard international ones. Do you have a cite?

However most are the two camps, "English and Imperial" with liquid
measure
having the greatest difference with the same named units.

Yes, the US for the most part IS the English System.


Sigh.


The only uniquely Australian measurement I know of involves "a cut lunch
and a water bag"


LOL. Now this is much more fun than Weights and Measures. What about being
a few roos short in the paddock? Hasn't got all the chairs at home? A few
slabs short of a barbie?