Any one use metric in your kilt making ?

[Mike in Dayton]

I use metric primarily when calculating/measuring pleats. I use inches for the overall waist and hip measurements. Mostly because all my tape measures are in inches.

Other than kilts, I also use metric measurements when working with CAD designs and 3D printing. I find metric measurements easier to use on smaller objects rather than dealing with fractions. Decimal inches would be fined but decimal scales are harder to come by. Metric is a little harder doing printed circuit board layouts as many electronic parts are are on 0.1" centers.

While I am in the USA I find doing metric measurements becoming more the norm for me even with kilts.

Mike