Metric Master Lite

File	metric-master-lite.hqx
Size	1,237.0 KB
Category	Science & Math
Mac OS	System 7
Architecture	PowerPC, 68K

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MetricMaster is the most comprehensive and educational unit conversion software on any platform. MetricMaster is a measurement unit conversions calculator containing many hundreds of metric/S.I., imperial, U.S., and other units in its database, most to 14 significant digit precision. New units can be easily added by the user. MM Supports ft/in/fractions, scientific notation and control of significant digits. MM can also convert currencies, clock times, and many physical constants. On-line info is available on the history and development of modern measurement systems. * 1500+ measurement units organized hierarchically in over 100 "modes" (Length, Volume, Area, Force, Pressure, and many others) and nine categories (Basics, Electricity, Heat, History, Light & Radiation, Mechanics, Time, Unit Costs & Quantities, and Trivia). * Over 120,000 different conversions are possible. * Over 600 definitions for units and unit groups are available from within the program. * Converts commonly used compound units such as: "tons, pounds, and ounces", "hours, minutes, and seconds", and "feet, inches and fractions" * Contains over 58 physical constants such as: "speed of light" and gravitational acceleration" * Converts clock times between any two of over 200 locations in the world, in standard or 24-hour format * Trivia conversions in the "Trivia" category, to answer such important questions as: "How many times higher is Mount Everest than the Washington Memorial?", or "How much would I weigh on Jupiter?" * Currency conversions * Significant figures vs. "calculator" display. * U.S./English vs. International number formatting (commas vs. spaces). * Scientific vs. standard notation. * Record complete conversions (original value and unit name with converted value and unit name) in built-in journal, or save conversions to text files that can be opened and edited by most spreadsheets and word processors * Zoom down window view to show only units and values for repeat conversions for convenient cutting and pasting into open documents in other applications * Customized conversion table generation * Easily add and remove units from the database * Store up to 30 often-used conversions in a pull-down menu for quick access. * Comprehensive on-line help with insights on the history and methodology of measurement. Availability and System Requirements 68k and PPC Macs running System 7 and up, including OS9. Retail price is $15, with discounts for volume purchases.