Guidance for the use of the modern metric system is given. Known as the International System of Units (abbreviated SI), the system is the basis for worldwide standardization of measurement units. Information is included on SI, a list of units recognized for use with SI, and a list of conversion factors, together with general guidance on proper style and usage.
- Standard Committee
- BOG/QUSCom - Quantities, Units, and Symbols Standards Committee
- Status
- Superseded Standard
- PAR Approval
- 2002-03-21
- Superseded by
- SI_10-2010
- Superseding
- SI 10-1997
- Board Approval
- 2002-07-26
- History
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- Published:
- 2002-12-30
Additional Resources
- Erratas
- 10-2010_errata.pdf
Working Group Details
- Society
- Standard Committee
- BOG/QUSCom - Quantities, Units, and Symbols Standards Committee
- Working Group
-
Metric_WG - Metric Practice Working Group
- IEEE Program Manager
- Jennifer Santulli
Contact Jennifer Santulli - Working Group Chair
- Bruce Barrow
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SI_10-2010
American National Standard for Metric Practice
Guidance for the use of the modern metric system is given. Known as the International System of Units (abbreviated SI), the system is the basis for worldwide standardization of measurement units. Information is included on SI, a list of units recognized for use with SI, and a list of conversion factors, together with general guidance on proper style and usage.
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