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''Internation system of units ", as I recall. Based on the metre, kilogram and second rather than the older CGS (centimetre, gram, second) system. Originally invented by the French after the revolution when they threw out the kings and measurements based on the length of their feet etc.

- used by all countries today

-based on units of 10

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