A4 Divided in 2 Columns: Metric System

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The discussion revolves around determining the width of each column when an A4 paper is divided into two columns, with a focus on the metric system. Participants also explore related issues regarding image sizing in LaTeX and the use of different measurement units.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for the width of each column when A4 paper is divided into two, expressing familiarity only with the metric system.
  • Another participant humorously responds with "one gazillion," indicating a lack of seriousness in addressing the question.
  • A participant mentions that A4 paper measures 297 mm by 210 mm and suggests dividing the width by two to find the column width, while also noting the importance of considering margins.
  • Concerns are raised about image sizing in LaTeX, with a participant stating that they defined an image width in inches but experienced issues with color quality and error messages regarding image size definitions.
  • One participant points out that A4 is approximately 8.27 inches wide and questions why the original poster does not use metric units for image creation if they are more familiar with them.
  • A participant shares a humorous anecdote about food size, which appears unrelated to the main topic but contributes to the informal tone of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to determine column width or image sizing, and multiple viewpoints regarding measurement units and LaTeX usage are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference the need to account for margins when calculating column width, and there are unresolved issues regarding the proper definition of image sizes in LaTeX.

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when A4 is devided into 2 columns, how wide is each column in inch ?
I only know metric system
 
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One gazillion.
 
It is a fraction of a rod, pole or perch, but then you could use chains or
furlongs.
 
paper size is A4, i meant,
now i divided it into 2 columns, and want to addin an image but don't know what size of the image would fit the column size, I use png and define in my latex file width=1.5in but the color looks terrible then.
image size defined is 2.0in but when i don't define image size in latex file, error says unable to define image size. :confused:
Now you understand what I mean

Please if I can't finish this in time, I will be graded worse and no time for me to fix
 
Isn't this simple to figure out? A4 is 297 mm by 210 mm. Since it's longer than it's wide the latter must be the width. Divide that by two to get your answer. If you need it in inches, remember 25.4 mm = 1 in.

Don't forget the left/right margins in your reckoning, though.
 
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How long is a chain.

http://www.allmeasures.com/conversion.asp
 
A4 is 8.27 inches across, according to Word.

Wouldn't it have just been easier to use metric units to create your image if that's what you're more familiar with? I've never run into software where you couldn't choose between inches and cm as your unit for measure.
 
Talking about size, mine was about 6inches by 3/8 thick, i had to search the
shop for a bap big enough for it to fit in, " i was starving hungry" :smile:
but when i cooked it it was only about half the origonal size and my grill pan
was half inch deep in fat, 95% beef, cobblers, beef fat maybe, well i put in
4 cheese slices to bulk it up and spiced with my very lazy chili, and now after eating it i am still hungry
 

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