[goldstategop]

Canada has been metric since 1975. Its time for the UK to get on with the conversion.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[the_daug]

Every time I look at a Canadian road sign I have to multiply 8/5ths. What will they do with the PLSS all built on miles and acres?

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

“Canada has been metric since 1975.”

And, we’ve learned if you give them 2.54 centimeters; they’ll take 1.6 kilometers.

[TheMole]

Canada has been metric since 1975.

Semi-metric. Acres are still in use. For example:

Kelowna and Okanagan Lots and Acreage For Sale

[Does so]

"...Canada has been metric since 1975..."

I'd be curious if Canadians build frame houses today using the Metric system.

BTW: My shoe measures 31 centimeters—or exactly one foot!