mittayksikköstä
Mittayksikköstä, meaning "about units of measurement" in Finnish, refers to the exploration and understanding of the various systems and standards used to quantify physical properties. These systems provide a common language for science, commerce, and everyday life, enabling precise communication and consistent results. The most prevalent system globally is the International System of Units (SI), also known as the metric system.
The SI system is built upon seven base units: the meter for length, the kilogram for mass,
Historically, many different units existed, often based on human anatomy or local customs. The development of