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METAS - the national metrology institute

The Federal Office of Metrology (METAS) realises and disseminates internationally harmonised and recognised units of measurement with the necessary accuracy. It supervises the deployment of measuring instruments in the fields of commerce, traffic, public safety, health and environment. METAS supervises the execution of legal provisions carried out by the cantons and by the authorised verification offices. METAS' activities are ruled by the law on metrology (German, French and Italian only). METAS delivers various services to the benefit of society, economy and research.

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  • Certification Body METAS-Cert offers certifications based on European directives.

  • The new measurement uncertainty calculator METAS.UncLib is available for download. 

    Gravity zones 
    		New Swiss Gravity Zones
    METAS has defined a new concept of Gravity Zones with new directives on the use of gravity zones in Switzerland for the placing on the market and the verification of weighing instruments. A new tool is available for the determination of the corresponding gravity zone for each town in Switzerland
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    Barometric Pressure
    Barometric Pressure over the past 24 hours in Berne-Wabern.

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