The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) is an organization that ensures measurement consistency worldwide. Located near Paris, it develops and maintains standards for units like the meter and kilogram, which are essential for science, industry, and commerce. The BIPM collaborates with national metrology institutes to keep measurements accurate and uniform globally, facilitating fair trade, technological progress, and scientific research. Essentially, it acts as the global authority that ensures when we measure something, the results are consistent everywhere.