You missed my opening line "This is London calling ..". I was referring to imperial measure.
The real point that I was making was to emphasise the stupidity of the imperial and customary systems of measure and of how two different units can have the same name. Regards Martin From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Ressel, Howard R (DOT) Sent: 22 January 2014 20:42 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53515] RE: New product problem In US ounces I think it's still 128 isn't it? At least according to Google. From: Martin Vlietstra [mailto:vliets...@btinternet.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2:21 PM To: Ressel, Howard R (DOT); 'U.S. Metric Association' Subject: RE: [USMA:53509] New product problem This is London calling. I have corrected an error in your statement. J 43,560 square feet in an acre 5280 feet in a mile 16 ounces in a pound 128 ounces in a gallon 160 ounces in a gallon 23 confused kids in a class What could be simpler? From: owner-u...@colostate.edu [mailto:owner-u...@colostate.edu] On Behalf Of Ressel, Howard R (DOT) Sent: 22 January 2014 17:14 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:53509] New product problem <http://www.amazon.com/Celsius-Sparkling-Orange-12-Ounce-Cans/dp/B001534R00/ ref=sr_1_1/180-3537997-5340315?ie=UTF8&qid=1390410744&sr=8-1&keywords=celsiu s+energy+drinks> Hmm see the problem here... <http://www.amazon.com/Celsius-Sparkling-Orange-12-Ounce-Cans/dp/B001534R00/ ref=sr_1_1/180-3537997-5340315?ie=UTF8&qid=1390410744&sr=8-1&keywords=celsiu s+energy+drinks> Celsius Sparkling Orange, 12-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) by Celsius Inc. Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer NYSDOT 1530 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 585 272-3372 43,560 square feet in an acre 5280 feet in a mile 16 ounces in a pound 128 ounces in a gallon 23 confused kids in a class What could be simpler?
