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Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure sets a new standard for accurate, user-friendly conversion factor references. Specifically designed for engineers, scientists, teachers, students, maintenance, construction and industrial workers.

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Author: Richard A Young, Thomas J Glover
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2006
Pages: 864

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Description

The Most Comprehensive Conversion Factor Book in the World!

With metric becoming more and more common in the USA, everyone is having to do more and more conversions. Measure for Measure sets a new standard for accurate, user-friendly conversion factor references. This handbook has been designed specifically for engineers, scientists, teachers, students, maintenance, construction and industrial personnel. Chapters are included on Base Units, SI (System International), equivalent units, formulas, physical constants, and definitions.

Contains over 39,000 conversions for over 5100 different units.

Thousands of foreign and ancient conversion factors.

Accurate to eight significant factors.

Values listed in both standard and scienfitic notation.

Base Units.

Comprehesive SI (System International) Reference.

Metric Conversions.

Handy 4-inch by 6-inch size with a Lexotone cover.

and much more.

Contents
1. The International System of Units. Introduction. Brief History of SI. Brief History of SI in the United States. SI Basics. Table 1- Units. Table 2 - Decimal System Prefixes. Figure 1 - Relationships of SI Units. SI Base Units. 2. About Measure for Measure. Conventions Used. How to Use. Examples of Converting. Units from Other Coutries and Ancient Units. Units and Modifiers. Mixed Units. Units of Mass and Force. Equivalent Units. Units Not Currently. Abbreviations. References. 3. Physical Constants. 4. Conversion Factors. Appendix. List of Units Grouped by Type. List of Units NOT Included in book.