On May 20, 1875, delegates from 17 countries assembled on a Parisian spring day and signed the Metre Convention, also known as the Treaty of the Metre. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for ...

From our made to measure collection, the Somerley fabric features a printed branches design in soft, subtle tones. This fabric is sold by the metre making it perfect for sewing projects. Please note, ...

France – and the majority of the rest of the world – is marking 150 years since the Metre Convention first united them in a shared language of measurement, laying the foundations for international ...

Sold by the metre, this versatile fabric allows you to customise your home decor, whether you're crafting your own curtains, cushions, or decorative accents. Tailor your space to your style with this ...

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living ...

A viral video featuring a Pakistani Maulana has amused the internet with his unusual “divine solution” to reduce electricity bills—writing “zam zam” on the electric metre using one’s index finger.

The day commemorates the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which marked the beginning of international cooperation in measurement research and the standardisation of units across the globe. As ...

The mission will be instrumental in collecting critical samples from the deeper oceanic zone. India's first manned deep ocean mission 'Samudrayaan' into a 6,000-metre depth using the manned ...

The Metre Convention is a treaty that codified the measurement of the metre and the kilogram. Signed on May 20th 1875 in Paris, it facilitated trade and underpinned the development of new technology.