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All things related to the UK's still-to-be-completed metrication programme
All things related to the UK's still-to-be-completed metrication programme
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The cost can be reduced if the speed limit reduction takes place at the same time as a switch to metric speed limits.
“30” signs could be retained, but perhaps with the addition of a temporary “km/h” plate.
Metric also provides a more flexible range of speed limits.
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“30” signs could be retained, but perhaps with the addition of a temporary “km/h” plate.
Metric also provides a more flexible range of speed limits.
metricviews.uk/2023/09/01/o...
Opportunity missed to save £ millions on new speed limit signs in Wales
An opportunity to save millions of pounds on new speed limit signs in Wales has been missed by the failure to synchronise the lowering of the default speed limit on roads in built-up areas in Wales…
metricviews.uk
October 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The cost can be reduced if the speed limit reduction takes place at the same time as a switch to metric speed limits.
“30” signs could be retained, but perhaps with the addition of a temporary “km/h” plate.
Metric also provides a more flexible range of speed limits.
metricviews.uk/2023/09/01/o...
“30” signs could be retained, but perhaps with the addition of a temporary “km/h” plate.
Metric also provides a more flexible range of speed limits.
metricviews.uk/2023/09/01/o...
No 50th anniversary special #stamps from the Post Office today, but here's an event day cover ✉️, from 50 years ago, commemorating the Post Office's 🏤 very own M-Day.
September 29, 2025 at 6:08 AM
No 50th anniversary special #stamps from the Post Office today, but here's an event day cover ✉️, from 50 years ago, commemorating the Post Office's 🏤 very own M-Day.
This is the leaflet mentioned in the advert:
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August 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is the leaflet mentioned in the advert:
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At that time, metric restriction signs could only be used in combination with, and positioned below, an equivalent imperial sign.
44 years later, despite dual-unit signs being compulsory on all new signs installed since 2016, imperial-only signs are still in use.
44 years later, despite dual-unit signs being compulsory on all new signs installed since 2016, imperial-only signs are still in use.
August 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
At that time, metric restriction signs could only be used in combination with, and positioned below, an equivalent imperial sign.
44 years later, despite dual-unit signs being compulsory on all new signs installed since 2016, imperial-only signs are still in use.
44 years later, despite dual-unit signs being compulsory on all new signs installed since 2016, imperial-only signs are still in use.
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For fun, here's an expanded version of the diagram, with a few more imperial units added, like cubic inches.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
July 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For fun, here's an expanded version of the diagram, with a few more imperial units added, like cubic inches.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
In 1969, Minister of Transport, Richard Marsh, announced plans to switch road 🚗 speed limit signs to kilometres per hour.
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July 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In 1969, Minister of Transport, Richard Marsh, announced plans to switch road 🚗 speed limit signs to kilometres per hour.
hansard.parliament.uk/%E2%80%8CCom...
hansard.parliament.uk/%E2%80%8CCom...
For fun, here's an expanded version of the diagram, with a few more imperial units added, like cubic inches.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
July 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For fun, here's an expanded version of the diagram, with a few more imperial units added, like cubic inches.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
How many people know all the imperial conversion factors?
For anyone daunted by learning the metric system 📏, the equivalent #metric chart is included alongside.
The 440 yards (402.34 m) hurdles in 1966, was replaced by the 400 metres hurdles in 1970.
The 220 yards (201.17 m) in 1966, was replaced by the 200 metres in 1970.
The 220 yards (201.17 m) in 1966, was replaced by the 200 metres in 1970.
July 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The 440 yards (402.34 m) hurdles in 1966, was replaced by the 400 metres hurdles in 1970.
The 220 yards (201.17 m) in 1966, was replaced by the 200 metres in 1970.
The 220 yards (201.17 m) in 1966, was replaced by the 200 metres in 1970.
The report noted:
"the serious loss of time incurred by English school children in having to learn the complicated system of tables of existing weights and measures.
... no less than one year’s school time would be saved if the metrical system were taught in place of that now in use." 🏫
#metric
"the serious loss of time incurred by English school children in having to learn the complicated system of tables of existing weights and measures.
... no less than one year’s school time would be saved if the metrical system were taught in place of that now in use." 🏫
#metric
July 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The report noted:
"the serious loss of time incurred by English school children in having to learn the complicated system of tables of existing weights and measures.
... no less than one year’s school time would be saved if the metrical system were taught in place of that now in use." 🏫
#metric
"the serious loss of time incurred by English school children in having to learn the complicated system of tables of existing weights and measures.
... no less than one year’s school time would be saved if the metrical system were taught in place of that now in use." 🏫
#metric