Originally posted by Jim_McIntyre
Hi Minn,
If you could help us "third world country" type convert measurements like footpounds per fortnight to horsepower we wouldn't have to rely on such antiquainted methods as base 10 math. 
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Actually, we converted to metric while I was in public school and I'm "bi-lingual" in both systems (SI as well)...
There are roughly 2.2 litres in a gallon ... uh ... I'm not sure if that's a ripoff... sorry, US gallon.
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Sorry, but here in the US of A there's 3.8 liters per gallon...
Hey! Maybe that explains the currency rate of exchange...