CIPM (International Committee for Weights and Measures)

The International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) is an organization responsible for ensuring worldwide uniformity in measurements. Established in 1875, it oversees the International System of Units (SI), which provides a standardized framework for measuring things like length, mass, and time. The CIPM organizes global collaboration among national metrology institutions to maintain and improve measurement standards. This ensures that measurements are consistent and reliable across countries, facilitating trade, scientific research, and technology development. Essentially, the CIPM helps ensure that when we measure anything, we’re all speaking the same language, no matter where we are in the world.