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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 15 - Environmental Protection Agency |
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SubChapter B - Acquisition Planning |
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Part 2810 - SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND OTHER PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS |
§ 2810.001 - Definitions.
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Dual systems means the use of both inch-pound and metric systems. For example, an item is designed, produced, and described in inch-pound values with soft metric values also shown for information or comparison purposes.Hybrid systems means the use of both inch-pound and hard metric values in specifications, standards, supplies, and services; e.g., an engine with internal parts in metric dimensions and external fittings or attachments in inch-pound dimensions.Metric system means the International System of Units established by the General Conference of Weights and Measures in 1960.Soft metric means the result of mathematical conversion of inch-pound measurements to metric equivalents in specifications, standards, supplies, and services. The physical dimensions are not changed.