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Why weigh in grams?
just wondering why do herpers keep track of weights in grams instead of ounces or pounds?
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Probably b/c not all of the breeders are based in the US, and we are the only people who have not advanced to the metric system
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Re: Why weigh in grams?
even foreign breeders use grams and not kg.
Last edited by JaGv; 10-11-2012 at 11:25 PM.
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lol yeah I have to agree with geeko. Metric is more of a international system. Were pretty good at using both up here.
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Because grams are more precise without getting into fractions (1 ounce = 28.349 grams)
Plus grams are internationally recognized.
Personally I hope the US ditches the imperial system and switches to metric.
~Aaron
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Re: Why weigh in grams?
 Originally Posted by JaGv
even foreign breeders use grams and not kg.
Down to the gram is more accurate, I think. Kind of like to the penny.
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Because decimals suck.
imagine putting the weight of a 90g baby in pounds or ounces.....
90 grams = 0.198 lbs or 3.174 ounces
pffff
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Re: Why weigh in grams?
thanks for clearing it up guys. i was wondering that as i weighed my bps today
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Because its easier and more accurate.
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A kilogram is just 1,000 grams. I honestly don't know why people don't use the unit for snakes over 999 grams.
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Originally Posted by lovepig78
Because decimals suck.
imagine putting the weight of a 90g baby in pounds or ounces.....
90 grams = 0.198 lbs or 3.174 ounces
pffff
My line of work has made me memorize all of the fraction to decimal equivalents from 1" - 1/128". I can say one thing is for sure. If I'm ever in charge we're switching to metric...
Last edited by The Serpent Merchant; 10-11-2012 at 11:43 PM.
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