Lesson 25. Unit Coercions
Calculations with Unit Coercions
Pop quiz:
• How many centimeters in an inch?
• How many liters in a gallon?
• How many yards in a kilometer?
• What is 39 degrees Fahrenheit, in Celsius?
If you’re like us, you probably couldn’t answer any but the first question (2.54 centimeters per inch). Unless we use these calculations regularly, we’re liable to be a bit rusty converting values between measurement systems.
Fortunately for us, on the rare occasions when we need to convert measurement units, AppleScript provides built-in tools that make us look like we really know our stuff. Unit coercions can make even the most complex conversion ...
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