Bob

Since we're an international group exchanging information,one of my main problems and faults speaking with others here is that some of us speak farenhieght some celsius. Pounds /kilograms etc. I know 32 farenheight is 0 celsius but other than those figures and I'm kind of lost and go back to the internet to reference what people are trying to say.( yeah I was part of the failed experiment in the 1970's to teach American children celsius/metrics etc) It would be easier IMO to be able to view this info here rather than search elswhere. What do you think?

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lorax

We have one, actually... Click the "Search" tool on the option bar up at the top, and you'll find it in there.

BTW, I'm one of the sucessful results of a similar Canadian programme, and have no problems. Then again, I have only ever lived in Metric countries.

Bob

Oops. thanks lorax!

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pitangadiego

Celsius: water freezes at 0, boils at 100
Farenheit: water freezes at 32, boils at 212
So the difference is 180 degF and 100 degC, so every degC = 9/5 degF OR 9 degF = 5 degC. Adjust the degF to 0 by subtracting 32. This gives us:

(Deg C x 9/5) + 32 = Deg F OR (DegF - 32) x 5/9 = DegC

For example, 24F (room temp) = 24 x 9/5 = 43.2, plus 32 = 75.2

A hot day in the Central Valley of California could be 100F. Subtract 32 and you have 68. Multiply by 5/9 = 37.4

So:

0 degC = Freezing = 32 degF
24 degC = Room temp = 75 degF
37/38 degC = a hot day = 100 degF

If you can keep track of 0, 24, and 37 and what they feel like you can get a good idea of what the in between temps are.

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bepah

100 in the Central Valley is a day in paradise......now 110 is not....

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chong

I got one better. I believe that I posted this before - a conversion software:

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pitangadiego

It is a simple conversion, which you can do in your head if you know the formula, and it works when the chart isn't handy, out in the filed, orchard, etc. You can estimate close enough to know if you are talking about a really cold issue, a really hot issue, or a midrange issue. Nothing against the chart.

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JCDerrick

Slightly off topic, but can someone explain to me exactly why we even use Farenheit to begin with? Metric is always so nice and clean. Never have understood that, and they were telling me back in grade school we'd be converted by now --- riight.

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Normal Jan. Low: 34°F, Normal Jul High: 92°F
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Chironex

Old habits I guess. Humanity's resistance to change boggles my mind. We cry out for "Progress" yet hold dear the very things standing in the way of achieving the objective.
Is it our sheer reluctance, pride, fear or laziness? Many times I have tried to divide 11 5/16 by 2 to find center, or some other ridiculous fractional figures. Yes, I can do it, but the complexity of the calculation is so unnecessary. (Common denominators, what a waste of time!) Even now, were I to propose that we make every reference to measurement in metric terms on this site, there would be resistance. What I want to see are the excuses why not. It ought to be fascinating.

Were we to force ourselves to exercise our minds and do the conversions, soon we would have a better feel for the subject. I bought a metric tape measure and a Celsius thermometer as most scientific formulas are expressed in grams, milligrams, and degrees C. Why not try to embrace it rather than fight it?

But to quote Dennis Miller, "But that's just my opinion - I could be wrong."

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