> > The non-metric system is difficult to use because it's using 12 based units with a 10 based numbering system.
> OTOH, 12 divides evenly by both 4 and 3, which are common divisions.
If we could go back to the dawn of civilization and choose a base 12 number system that would be nice, but a bit late to change now. (IIRC ancient Sumerians used a base 60 number system, but that eventually fell by the wayside).
That being said, nothing prevents one from choosing dimensions that are a multiple of 12mm e.g. when woodworking.
> OTOH, 12 divides evenly by both 4 and 3, which are common divisions.
If we could go back to the dawn of civilization and choose a base 12 number system that would be nice, but a bit late to change now. (IIRC ancient Sumerians used a base 60 number system, but that eventually fell by the wayside).
That being said, nothing prevents one from choosing dimensions that are a multiple of 12mm e.g. when woodworking.