The metric system is on track for a mass makeover. In an effort to provide accurate measurements at all scales, scientists are preparing to redefine four basic units by the end of 2018. The shift will ...

Before measuring something, it is important to know which unit to use. Estimating its approximate size by comparing it with a more familiar object can help. In order to find a suitable unit of measure ...

How we measure the world underwent a quantum leap on Monday as scientists adopted new hyper-accurate definitions for units of weight, electricity and temperature derived from the universal laws of ...

When working with weight measurements in different contexts, students often encounter both kilograms and pounds. Whether you're reading scientific literature, following international recipes, or ...

Brynn Hibbert receives funding from ARC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). He is Past President of the Royal Society of New South Wales, Past Chair of the Analytical Division ...