just wondering why do herpers keep track of weights in grams instead of ounces or pounds?
10-11-2012, 11:22 PM
geeko
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
10-11-2012, 11:25 PM
JaGv
Re: Why weigh in grams?
even foreign breeders use grams and not kg.
10-11-2012, 11:25 PM
decensored
lol yeah I have to agree with geeko. Metric is more of a international system. Were pretty good at using both up here.
10-11-2012, 11:27 PM
The Serpent Merchant
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.
10-11-2012, 11:30 PM
arialmt
Re: Why weigh in grams?
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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.
10-11-2012, 11:32 PM
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
10-11-2012, 11:33 PM
JaGv
Re: Why weigh in grams?
thanks for clearing it up guys. i was wondering that as i weighed my bps today
10-11-2012, 11:34 PM
Mike41793
Because its easier and more accurate.
10-11-2012, 11:38 PM
The Serpent Merchant
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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Quote:
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...
