BIPM Impact and Case Studies

Impact and case studies related to metrology

Why measurement matters

Evidence of how reliable measurements create value

Reliable and internationally comparable measurements underpin decisions across trade, industry, healthcare, infrastructure, environmental monitoring, science and public policy. The studies collected here show how metrology contributes to economic, social and scientific outcomes in practice.

This collection brings together economic impact studies, practical case studies and review articles from the BIPM, National Metrology Institutes, Regional Metrology Organizations and partner institutions around the world.

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Browse impact at different levels

Move directly to studies showing the value of metrology internationally, across regions, or within individual countries and economies.

International Economic studies, case studies and reviews examining international measurement systems, mutual recognition and global cooperation. Explore international studies → Regional Examples of how regional measurement programmes and cooperation contribute to scientific, economic and societal outcomes. Explore regional studies → National Country-level evidence showing how measurement capability contributes to industry, infrastructure, trade, innovation and public services. Explore national studies →

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Metrology in Action: The SDGs Case Study Project

The BIPM, OIML and UNIDO have brought together more than 50 case studies showing how reliable measurements contribute to sustainable, industrial and social development. The collection includes examples from National Metrology Institutes and Designated Institutes across the world.

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Examples from the collection

See metrology in practice

Explore examples from around the world showing how reliable measurements support trade, healthcare, industry and everyday life.

International case study Comparable measurements supporting international energy trade See how internationally recognized measurement capabilities supported reliable natural-gas trade between Central Asia and China, helping provide confidence in measurements used for cross-border trade. Read the case study (PDF) → Regional impact Reliable measurements supporting better healthcare Explore how European metrology collaboration has supported accurate measurements for diagnosis, treatment and the safe and effective delivery of healthcare. Explore the regional impact → National case study · Thailand Accurate measurements protecting the value of Thailand's rice See how traceable reference materials for rice moisture help improve measurement accuracy, support agricultural trade and reduce the risk of significant economic losses. Read the case study →

Help us expand the collection

The BIPM welcomes links to relevant impact studies, case studies and reviews undertaken by metrology organizations and other bodies. Expanding the collection helps make evidence of metrology’s value easier to find and share across the international measurement community.

Contact: Dr Anna Cypionka, International Liaison and Communication