# The Metric System

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**Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [March 24, 2007, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-metric-system/188804 "2007-03-24T16:12:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-metric-system/188804/21 "2007-03-28T12:14:25Z")

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> [@5/20 chestnut ridge cruise](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-20-chestnut-ridge-cruise/28934/12):
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> how would we drag race. 1/4 mile would not exist.

400m is the benchmark in Europe instead of 1/4 mile.

Just like 0-100kph vs. 0-60mph. It’s damn close.

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