Why Exactly Are Snakes Weighed In Grams And Not Ounces?

Because only 2 countries don't use the metric system. The US and Liberia.

Grams are universal and they are an accurate and simple way of expressing weights. It's easier to say 677 grams then 1.493 lbs and rounding would be less accurate.

Only one person mentioned this so far, but didn't make it stand out.

Grams are way more precise than ounces. It's 28 grams to an ounce. 8 ounces to a pound.

Don't ask me how I know this. :D

Cuz everyone else does;)

LOL!!

Ok... anyways for me, I couldnt tell you how big a 43 oz. snake is, but tell me 2000 grams, and I would know exactly. (not that that is at all the same weight, just an example.)

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Originally Posted by Skoalbasher

Only one person mentioned this so far, but didn't make it stand out.

Grams are way more precise than ounces. It's 28 grams to an ounce. 8 ounces to a pound.

Don't ask me how I know this. :D

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16 oz's to a pound...:D
BT

there was talk about america going to the metric system i think its retarded that we havent already half of everything i work with is in the metric system and its alot easier to work with in my opinion

If America were to go metric, just as an example, most machinery would have to upgraded, all tradespeople etc. (or employers) would have to spend hundreds on replacing there whole toolbox with metric tools, I don't think America will ever go metric because of the cost to change everything. Sorry off topic.

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Originally Posted by Monty

there was talk about america going to the metric system i think its retarded that we havent already half of everything i work with is in the metric system and its alot easier to work with in my opinion

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They tried in the 60's and 70's but there was much resistance in industries who still use our crap system because of how much it would cost to change. Being lazy and whining about costs, however, is a pathetic excuse not to change. Hopefully we will start making moves toward changing. It's wonderful that the metric system actually makes sense. As noted earlier in this thread, people were disagreeing about how many ounces are in a cup! I don't know, either!

Teaspoons, quarts, inches, feet give me a break. Powers of ten are your friend. I can say my snake weighs 140g or 4.93835 oz. Which makes more sense?

Just as a side note, temperature I think is less silly than the rest of the English system. That doesn't mean we shouldn't join the rest of the world, in that too, though.

In my line of work - Pharmaceuticals - We have always used the metic system for weights and volume...All grams - Kilos - Milliliters - Liters - Ect...
BT