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Launch of the report Metric signs ahead

UKMA produce a detailed costed plan for conversion of our road signs to metric.

See our press release.

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Quick Reference

• 5 key reasons why Britain should complete its conversion to the metric system.
• 5 common objections to UK adopting metric units.
• Compare how Britain has begun but failed to complete metric conversion while Australia has had a completely successful transition.
• Compare the positive way decimalisation of our currency was handled in contrast with metrication.
• The timeline behind Britain adopting the metric system.
• Read extracts from key reports regarding Britain's adoption of the metric system.

Articles on Metrication

See articles on metrication that have appeared in Britain's press in the past.

Malcolm Bruce MP

Lord Howe of Aberavon

Jeff Howell

Stewart Steven

British Scientists and the metric system

Although most people know that the metric system was devised in France in the 1790s, many do not realise that British scientists have both contributed to the modern metric system (SI) and are honoured by giving their names to units. More information.

Historic Perspectives

Read the account of metrication in Britain written by the last Director of the UK Metrication Board.