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Metric
Overview
NIST's work in the metric space includes
- basic research, such as our work on the redefinition of the SI (International System of Units, commonly known as the metric system)
- a metric program that helps implement the national policy to establish the SI as the preferred system of weights and measures for U.S. trade and commerce. The metric program provides leadership and assistance on SI use and conversion to federal agencies, state and local governments, businesses, trade association, standards development organizations, educators, and the general public.
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The Research
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Measurement League
Emerging from their environmentally shielded world headquarters at NIST, these SI superheroes are dedicated to the fight against uncertainty, imprecision and inaccuracy and to improving the quality of our lives and the things we build.
The Measurement League's work is never done. They toil tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure the measurements that interweave our lives are as accurate and precise as possible.
News
Busting Myths about the Metric System
NIST Metric Kitchen: Educational Website Launched
SI Prefix Progress
