We are familiar with size numbers for shoes, hats, dresses and so on. Ronnie Cohen looks at the convention for screen sizes based on inches and asks if this really makes sense.
Continue reading “Do we sacrifice consistency and clarity for the sake of convention?”
An argument made against metric-only labelling in the US is that manufacturers would need to change packaging to rational metric sizes. Ronnie Cohen looks at the UK’s experience over the past 50 years.
Continue reading “Does metric-only labelling require changes to package sizes?”
With Brexit still dominating the news, Ronnie Cohen looks at one of the biggest obstacles to completing our transition to the metric system: its perceived link to the European Union.
Continue reading “Straight bananas and the metric system – the EU legacy?”
In response to one of his enquiries, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has provided Ronnie Cohen with an account of recent progress on the introduction of metric signs on UK roads.
Continue reading “Metrication timeline for British road signs”
Ronnie Cohen reports on his recent correspondence with the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
Continue reading “DfT expects drivers to be familiar with metres and that’s official”
At last, the General Election campaign is over. And now, as we wait for the results, Ronnie Cohen looks at something completely different: Match of the Day. Or is it?
Ronnie Cohen takes a look at the beer and cider on sale in his local shops and supermarket.
Continue reading “Pint-sized beer and cider in British shops”
In this article, Ronnie Cohen passes on information he has recently received from the Department for Transport (DfT).
Continue reading “New insights into DfT thinking in recent years”
John Frewen-Lord, a frequent contributor to Metric Views, has just returned from one of his regular trips to Canada. He gives us his thoughts.
Continue reading “The American Influence on Canada’s Metrication”
Charles Dickens is enduringly popular for his memorable characters and his portrayal of the social evils of Victorian England. One of our regular readers, Martin Vlietstra, draws attention to an unexpected contribution he made to Britain’s long-running metrication debate.
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