150th Anniversary of the Signing of the Metric Convention
Year 2025 is year of 150th anniversary of the Mertic convention.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Metric Convention, a historic agreement signed on May 20, 1875, which established the foundation for global collaboration in metrology. The convention created the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and laid the groundwork for a unified system of measurement, enabling international trade, scientific research, and technological advancement.
Over the past 150 years, the Metric Convention has played a crucial role in fostering innovation and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurements worldwide. It remains a symbol of international cooperation, bringing together metrology institutes from across the globe to maintain and advance the International System of Units (SI).
As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we honor the vision of the original signatories and reaffirm our commitment to advancing metrology for the benefit of science, industry, and society.