metric

[-marty]

With the use of word processors wouldn't it be very easy to offer the NEC with or without metric? I wouldn't mind metric if we lived in a metric country, but we don't.

Somebody would be my hero if they got the metric out of my code book.

I would be interested to know how many people who buy the code book use metric and how many don't.

 

[bphgravity]

The NEC is marketed as an "International Electrical Code". It is adopted in many foreign countries that use the metric system. Is it also the standard used for many international companies that need / desire both systems.

It bothered me at first, but now I don't even noticed the metric values. I feel it is much more likely that the US will have to change for the world verses the world change for use when it comes to this issue. With all due respect, the metric system makes much more sense.

 

[ryan_618]

I Agree with Bryan 100%. I also hardly notice the metric measurements.

 

[pierre]

It certainly is not in the way, and one day we may actually need it.

 

[tom baker]

And while you might call it 1/2" EMT, its actually trade size 1/2.
The NEC using metric is a non issue.