On: Logarithmic Scales

[darkest_ruby]

would have been a great article if used metric. I cant imaine what 100 inches is, let alone 1000 inches

[KineticLensman → darkest_ruby]

> Notice how we're not using the ruler for measuring anymore. Instead, we're using it to represent the sizes of different objects.

Viewed like this, the fact that it uses inches vs m isn't significant, because 'inches' translates as 'units'. Even as a Brit, I can't imagine 1000 inches either, but I can tell something about two objects that are respectively 1000 vs 1200 inches/units.

[nerdponx → darkest_ruby]

If you replaced the '"' with 'cm', the analysis and visualizations would be identical.

[HarHarVeryFunny → darkest_ruby]

Well, for mental math 1000 inches ~ 1200 inches (100 ft).

Or converting to meters: 100 ft / 3 = 33 yards ~ 33 meters.

Since we added 20% in the first place (1200 vs 1000), 33 - 20% = 27m is better estimate (actual = 25m).