News and Updates

Women Advancing Measurement Worldwide

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the BIPM is pleased to share a short video celebrating the contributions of women working across the international metrology community.

CIPM MRA Comparison Reports Now Available on bipm.org

The CIPM MRA Comparison Reports are now available directly on the BIPM website.

Third Consensus Value of the Kilogram to be Implemented from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the international metrology community will implement the third Consensus Value of the kilogram, following completion of the third key comparison of kilogram realizations, organized by the BIPM in 2025.

World Metrology Day 2026: Theme Announcement

Annette Koo: A Conversation with the BIPM’s New Director

Learn more about the BIPM's new Director, in this Q&A style interview conducted by BIPM's Communications Team in January 2026.

First successful key comparison of Josephson voltage standards for AC voltage completed

The BIPM and PTB have completed the first key comparison of Josephson voltage standards for AC voltage, marking an important step in strengthening global traceability for electrical measurements.