What unit of measurement should be used for specific reports? Whether printing out a check register or calculating square footage, using the correct team is essential. A size mistake can lead to ...

There is a close relationship between science and discovery and measurement; indeed, many of the base units we use today are named after the very scientists responsible for how we understand the ...

The SI system, adopted in 1960, provides a globally consistent framework for measurements. Learn about this International System of Units (SI) with a comprehensive list of all SI units and their ...

In the age of big data, it is time to ensure that units are routinely documented for easy, unambiguous exchange of information. Robert Hanisch is the director of the Office of Data and Informatics at ...