To celebrate, NPL has put together a series of scientific experiments that can be performed by anyone, whether they have any scientific training or not.
Metrology is the science of measurement and is the backbone of all science.
These experiments are to help people think about measurement and its relevance to everyday life. Much of the modern world relies on consistent, accurate measurement, particularly in the manufacturing industry. To ensure that a component made in Japan will fit a car being assembled in Europe, accurate measurements to the same standard must be used. If you wear glasses, the lenses will have been made using accurate measurements to the prescription given by your optician. Click on the icon or select this link to join in.