US EditionThe Metre Convention determined how we measure the world
- Delegates from 17 countries signed the Metre Convention in Paris on May 20, 1875, establishing a global measurement system.
- The need for standardisation grew amid rapid scientific progress, expanding industrial projects, and increasing global trade in the mid-19th century.
- The treaty established an official organization near Paris responsible for maintaining global measurement standards, providing a foundation for advancements in science, technology, and international trade.
- The BIPM now governs the International System of Units , which supports everything from smartphone manufacturing to aerospace, with 64 member states collaborating.
- This system's global adoption enhances international trust, drives scientific accuracy, and prevents costly errors, as seen in incidents like the Mars Climate Orbiter failure.
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Today's anniversary is nothing other than the metre convention. That is, the agreement that forms the foundation of the standardized world. A world that has now existed for 150 years. Because who wants to suddenly discover that their apartment has suddenly become smaller or that the bathroom scales have been wrong all these years?
On May 20, 1875, the "Meter Convention" was signed. Until then, there had been no uniform measure.
In the latest episode of the video series "The Measured World" dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Metric Convention, we will discuss a classic riddle: which is heavier, a kilo of watt or a kilo of gold? Allar Pärn, a specialist in the field of measurement and standard-setting at Metrosert, will help you find the answer.
NMISA Celebrates 150 Years of the Metre Convention: Powering Progress Through Precision - SME Tech Guru
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), a public entity under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), proudly joins the global scientific community in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention, a historic treaty signed in Paris on 20 May 1875 that laid the foundation for today’s global system of measurement. This momentous occasion will be celebrated around the world on World Metrology Da…
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