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.
- Sponsor Committee
- SASB/SCC14 - SCC14 - Quantities, Units and Letter Symbols 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- Superseded Standard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- Superseded by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
- IEEE-SASB Coordinating Committees
- Sponsor Committee
- SASB/SCC14 - SCC14 - Quantities, Units and Letter Symbols Committee
- Working Group
-
Metric_WG - Metric Practice Working Group
Learn More - IEEE Program Manager
- Michael Kipness
Contact - Working Group Chair
- Bruce Barrow
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No Active Standards
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.
No Inactive-Withdrawn Standards
No Inactive-Reserved Standards