Pituusstandardien
Pituusstandardien, meaning "length standards" in Finnish, refers to the established units and systems used for measuring physical length. Historically, various civilizations developed their own units of length, often based on human body parts like feet, hands, or cubits. These early standards were practical for local trade and construction but lacked uniformity, leading to inconsistencies and difficulties in wider commerce.
The development of standardized units became crucial with the rise of global trade and scientific advancement.
In modern times, the International System of Units (SI), with the meter as its base unit for