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The metric system is my favorite.
Base 10 is easy if you know how to use decimals,
even without a calculator.
For engineering calculation, the english system is
a disaster. The GsubC and slugs thing is such a pain in the arse. Metric has
simple easy conversion between energy, power, gravity, mass etc. Until it
gets perverted with things like Kg force, and such nonsense.
That said,
I never really appreciated the English system of
measure until I started doing a lot of construction. In this instance, the
English system is a very logical and useful way to do things. You can use
fractions without a calculator. The real strength however is the use
of 3-4-5 triangles for squaring large structures. Also for calculating rise
and run of different roof pitches. My guess is the base 12 system has it's
origins in the guilds and cathedral builders of old.
The stones, furlongs, and gallons thing,
however is just a bunch of cobbled up crap.
Monty
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