Category
page 1Metric system
metric system
decimal system of units that uses the metre as the basis for its unit of length
International Bureau of Weights and Measures
intergovernmental organization established by the Metre Convention
centimeter–gram–second system of units
coherent system of units using centimeter gram and second as base units
Metre Convention
1875 international treaty
General Conference on Weights and Measure
governing body of the BIPM made up of delegates from member states
MKS system of units
system of measurement
metre–tonne–second system of units
system of physical units