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A metric tonne (1000 kg) should be called a megagram (1 Mg). (lemmy.ca)
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[–] Eheran 7 points 1 year ago

Nobody knows what a gallon/yard/... is outside the USA.

English is super easy.

I don't get your stance on Mm. First you use it for tiny values and say that is stupid. Then you hint that going above 1'000 km the km should not be used anymore. Also, 1'000 km are nothing in terms of vehicles etc., driving that distance in one day is nothing super special. A car does 100s of 1'000 km. Hence my point.

I didn't skip anything, I named some examples to prove or better explain my point.