Metrication
Metrication is defined as activities that increase the predominant use of the
metric system, including metric training and conversion of measurement-sensitive
processes and products, to the metric system, especially in business-related
activities.
The Metric System is the International System of Units (SI) established by
the General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1960, as interpreted or modified
from time to time for the United States by the Commerce under the authority
of the Metric Conversion of 1975 act of 1978, as amended by The Omnibus Trade
and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.L. 100-418 section 5164). SI units are
listed in the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Standard 376A, "Preferred
Metric Units for General use by the Federal Government."
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