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A metric tonne (1000 kg) should be called a megagram (1 Mg). (lemmy.ca)
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[โ€“] barsoap@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Can you come point to 6.6666mm on my metric tape measure here?

Yes: For woodworkers, it's identical to 6.5mm, accurately eyeballed at between 6 and 5mm. Don't pretend you're a machinist. Does your tape measure even have a vernier scale. Does it make satisfying clicks when measuring. If you have a slip instead of interference fit just dump one piece in water for a second it'll be fine.

[โ€“] angrystego@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

To be more precise, it should be rounded as 6.7 cm, accurately eyeballed at between 6.6 cm and 6.7 cm.