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This document sets forth standard metric practice for the United States. Modern metricpractice is based on the International System of Units, a system developed and maintained bythe General Conference on Weights and Measures (abbreviated as CGPM from the officialFrench name, Conference GnCrale des Poids et Mesures) and intended as a basis for worldwidestandardization of measurement units. The name International System of Units and theinternational abbreviation SI (from the French name, Le Syst6me International dunites)were adopted by the 11 th CGPM in 1960. SI is a complete, coherent system that is being universallyadopted.Information is included on SI, a limited list of non-SI units recognized for use with SI units,and a list of conversion factors from non-SI to SI units, together with general guidance onproper style and usage.An understanding of SI and careful use according to this standard will help to avoid thedegradation that has occurred in some previous measurement systems.

Abstract

Revision Standard - Superseded.Guidance for the application of the modernized metric system in the United States is given. Known as the International System of Units (SI), the system is intended as a basis for worldwide standardization of measurement units. Information is included on SI, a limited list of non-SI units recognized for use with SI units, and a list of conversion factors from non-SI to SI units, together with general guidance on proper style and usage.

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Published: 10/28/1992 ISBN(s): 155937246X, 9781559372466 Number of Pages: 70 File Size: 1 file , 3.2 MB Product Code(s): STDSU15529