English/metric measurement error in the Mars Climate Orbiter

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And while you're worrying about that, when they refuel your plane in China for the trans-Pacific return do they measure fuel in pounds or kilograms?.

Many countries use Kilos for fuel and have done so for over 30 years. Use your search engine to look for the Gimli Glider.

On July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143,a Canadian 767 that ran out of fuel because the refueling was done using conversion factors for pounds instead of kilos.

My favourite link is The Gimli Glider / Air Canada