So, in the early days, the term “metric system” was ambiguous, leading to the term “modern metric system” to refer specifically to the SI.īut it’s been more than 50 years since the SI was defined, so for all practical purposes, today “the metric system” is synonymous with the SI. Note that “metric” (in the context of the SI) is an adjective, not a noun: metric system, metric units, metric legislation, metric conversion, metric ton, etc. People sometimes use “metric” or “metrics” as slang for “the metric system”, but this is not technically correct. Refer to the question What’s a metric? (below) for other meanings of the word. To read the SI standard, get a copy of the SI Brochure from the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). It’s available at no charge in English or French.
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