As Sudoku solvers who know and appreciate the numbers 1 through 9, we thought you might enjoy these helpful conversions for people who struggle with the metric system:

• 1 million microphones = 1 megaphone
• 2000 mockingbirds = 2 kilomockingbirds
• 1 millonth of a fish = 1 microfiche
• 453.6 graham crackers = 1 pound cake
• 10 rations = 1 decoration
• 10 millipedes = 1 centipede
• 8 nickels = 2 paradigms

Enjoy this month's puzzle!