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HP 42S Message #1 Posted by Joe Plassmeyer on 20 Feb 2006, 9:45 a.m. Is there a location in this calculator that will convert feet and inches to meters/milimeters? The manual doesn't address the subject. Please let me know if I'm sunk.....thanks.

Re: HP 42S Message #2 Posted by Thomas Okken on 20 Feb 2006, 10:04 a.m., in response to message #1 by Joe Plassmeyer The HP-42S does not have built-in unit conversions. Just remember that 1" = 25.4 mm, and you'll be fine. :-) - Thomas

Re: HP 42S Message #3 Posted by SteveH on 20 Feb 2006, 5:05 p.m., in response to message #1 by Joe Plassmeyer Quote: Is there a location in this calculator that will convert feet and inches to meters/milimeters? This is the sort of thing that you can do really easily with the solver on the HP 42S. Cheers, Steve

Re: HP 42S Message #4 Posted by Walter B on 20 Feb 2006, 8:01 p.m., in response to message #1 by Joe Plassmeyer Thomas' method is the fastest since the HP45 appeared in 1973. After this one conversion you need I recommend you to stay with the meters till the end of your calculation(s) - enjoy the benefits of a consistent system of measures. If you really need Olde Imperial Thumbs, convert back just your final result. After all, unit conversions are history (almost) everywhere today. Edited: 20 Feb 2006, 8:02 p.m.

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