[meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

From: David Freeman <dfreeman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon Dec 6 18:23:47 2004
Message-ID: <41B4E914.9030601_at_fascination.com>

When I write my auctions, anything in parts less than a whole as in
inches and in grams and in ounces; I use a fraction written out so no
one that knows less can not mistake my intent...1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4
inches, ounces, grams....saves that uncomfortable circumstance for those
who can't figure out the . from the , ok?
Dave F.
mjwy

Meteoryt.net wrote:

>
>>Hi Mike,
>>
>>It is customary in British/European reports to use periods
>>instead of commas for easier reading of large numbers. So
>>while 47.015 grams means 47.015 grams to you and me, in this
>>case it should be interpreted as 47,015 grams (47.015 kg).
>>
>
>If we talking just about numbers I have different category question, mainly
>to US people.
>Something what make me always angry when I see it on eBay becouse this make
>for me misunderstanding of what seller want to sell.
>I talking about WHY some of You write ".5g" when normally this should be
>"0.5g" ????
>This is any "slang" or You alvays write this also in official documents ????
>Becouse this damn DOT is too little too see it on first reading.
>Im just curious why You not write this zero :))
>
>PS. I usually see it on Mike and Hupes auctions, and maybe others too (now
>cant find it), so this is any US language rule or what ?
>
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