On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:56:39 -0400, "Jim" wrote:


Apparently, knots and meters are tied together, somewhat.

Meters and yards are absolutely tied together, by law. Exactly
25.4mm/inch. Not to mention that the meter is not defined in terms of
the size of the earth, as originally. You did say somewhat, which is
true.

Casady