BIPM Meter Convention

The BIPM Meter Convention is an international agreement established in 1875 that creates a unified system for defining and maintaining measurement standards, especially for units like the meter. It ensures that measurement and calibration are consistent worldwide, fostering fair trade, scientific research, and technological development. The Convention led to the creation of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), which oversees and updates these standards, ensuring that measurements are reliable and comparable regardless of location. Essentially, it promotes global cooperation to keep measurement systems accurate and standardized.