No it isn't, it's metric vs the English system, but it's closer to 30 feet not 27.

zorro, 9 meters is in english. that's why it was a mess up.

I make my living using the metric system of measurement.
Sanchez's question was a legitimate one.  His audience understands the concept of "27 feet" a lot better than "9 meters".   You should pick a different target.