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L3nny · 03-07-12, 04:20 PM

5 squared meters squared = 25 square meters

03-07-12, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spank86

I don't mean to question your suggestion but would that actually avoid the issue?

Since you wouldn't know if it was five knots by one knot or five knots but five knots?

tigersaw · 03-07-12, 04:23 PM

An acre is a furlong by a chain.
Yes we really did chant that stuff at school in the 60's

MisterTommyH · 03-07-12, 04:41 PM

Basic maths fail!

I think the problem is coming from the language side though.

- a metre squared (m²) is a unit of length subjected to a mathematical function - in the case multiplied by itself. So a metre x metre.

- a square metre (in my mind) is a visual representation of the same. i.e. a square that has a side of length 1m.

The problem comes when you start putting squared metre - which is a term that I've never come across. Similarly a metre square (although if it's possible that seems less wrong).

Now I'm looking back at this post and I'm convinced I've spelt square wrong...

I think we should make it easy and measure things in 2 steps by 3 steps etc.

03-07-12, 04:48 PM

i think

your boss is a tool and if running a construction business he should have been laughed out of it or gone bust by now.............

03-07-12, 04:49 PM

Is there a reason you think that?

03-07-12, 04:50 PM

Can we go back to Yards and feet, surely that's where it all started to go wrong. I blame Europe!

Messie · 03-07-12, 04:57 PM

I'm glad I learned all this when I did. I can think in metric or feet and inches.

It's always smaller than they think though!

03-07-12, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Idle Biker

Can we go back to Yards and feet, surely that's where it all started to go wrong. I blame Europe!

Same thing though mate, if you can't distinguish between a measure of area correctly, you're still screwed

03-07-12, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

i think

your boss is a tool and if running a construction business he should have been laughed out of it or gone bust by now.............

Why is he a tool?

His direct boss was bang on correct, it's the op that should step away from the quote book and calculator

03-07-12, 04:20 PM	#21
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 5 squared meters squared = 25 square meters

03-07-12, 04:23 PM	#23
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 An acre is a furlong by a chain. Yes we really did chant that stuff at school in the 60's

03-07-12, 04:41 PM	#24
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 Basic maths fail! I think the problem is coming from the language side though. - a metre squared (m²) is a unit of length subjected to a mathematical function - in the case multiplied by itself. So a metre x metre. - a square metre (in my mind) is a visual representation of the same. i.e. a square that has a side of length 1m. The problem comes when you start putting squared metre - which is a term that I've never come across. Similarly a metre square (although if it's possible that seems less wrong). Now I'm looking back at this post and I'm convinced I've spelt square wrong... I think we should make it easy and measure things in 2 steps by 3 steps etc.

03-07-12, 04:48 PM	#25
Captain Nemo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 i think your boss is a tool and if running a construction business he should have been laughed out of it or gone bust by now.............

03-07-12, 04:49 PM	#26
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 Is there a reason you think that?

03-07-12, 04:50 PM	#27
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 Can we go back to Yards and feet, surely that's where it all started to go wrong. I blame Europe!

03-07-12, 04:57 PM	#28
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: 5 square meters, 5m2 I'm glad I learned all this when I did. I can think in metric or feet and inches. It's always smaller than they think though! __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

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