Re: text conventions

[Tom Johnson <johnsont -at- FREEWAY -dot- NET>]

Helen,

Yes, I believe the statement is correct. Centimeters is not a preferred
unit of measure.

The number of significant digits depends on the context. You wouldn't
use an 11.000 mm wrench, but a part in a precision piece of equipment
might be described as 11.000 (+/- .002) mm long.

I think in most cases, three or four significant digits is adequate. A
college physics or chemistry book can probably give you a good
explanation of how many digits to use.

Helen Cygnarowicz wrote:
>
> can i please have your reactions to this statement:
>
> centimeters is not an accepted international unit of measure. it should
> be either meters or millimeters.
>
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>
> can i also have your thoughts on this:
>
> it is not necessary to list a dimension to five significant digits,
> e.g., 210.98 mm wide. this number should be rounded up to 211 mm.
>
> it was my impression that in a Specification list, the exact dimensions
> should be used, but in a text reference, rounding up is ok. am i off the
> mark here?
>
> thanx in advance for any comments
>
>


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