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 == Measurements  ==
-'''Metric or U.S.''' If measurements are needed, they can be written in metric or U.S. systems. The same system should be used throughout the article. It is recommended that the contributor provide the measurement in both systems. Metric may be listed first with the U.S. equivalent in parentheses, or the U.S. measurement may be listed first with the metric equivalent in parentheses. The same order should be used throughout the article. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Correct: Many narrow-gauge railroads in the Maine forests were 2 ft (610 mm) wide. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Correct: Many narrow-gauge railroads in the Maine forests were 610 mm (2 ft) wide. <br>
+'''Metric or U.S.''' If measurements are needed, they can be written in metric or U.S. systems. The same system should be used throughout the article. It is recommended that the contributor provide the measurement in both systems. Metric may be listed first with the U.S. equivalent in parentheses, or the U.S. measurement may be listed first with the metric equivalent in parentheses. The same order should be used throughout the article.
-'''Including a unit.''' Always include the unit of measurement with the number (for example, yard, meter, quart, and so on). Standard abbreviations may be used if they do not have more than one meaning.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Correct: Staten Island in New York City covers 59 square miles (153 square kilometers). <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Correct: Staten Island in New York City covers 59 sq mi (153 km2).<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Incorrect: Staten Island in New York City covers 59m. <br><br>
+::::Correct: Many narrow-gauge railroads in the Maine forests were 2 ft (610 mm) wide.
+::::Correct: Many narrow-gauge railroads in the Maine forests were 610 mm (2 ft) wide. <br>
+'''Including a unit.''' Always include the unit of measurement with the number (for example, yard, meter, quart, and so on). Standard abbreviations may be used if they do not have more than one meaning.
+::::Correct: Staten Island in New York City covers 59 square miles (153 square kilometers).
+::::Correct: Staten Island in New York City covers 59 sq mi (153 km2).
+::::Incorrect: Staten Island in New York City covers 59m. <br><br>
 == Currencies  ==