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[–] Classy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I get around it by just working in inches entirely. If some guy needs the foot-and-inch measurement I'll convert but generally calling for something to be 97 5/8" is sufficient, without needing to add feet into the equation.

I do agree that metric would be interesting. I have a metric tape measure I use when I am practicing botany so I can work on familiarizing myself with common metric distances like 10/100cm