historyofmeasurement

How Big is a Meter? Exploring the Fundamental Unit of Length

Defining the Meter: The Evolution of Measurement Standards and Techniques The definition of a meter has undergone several changes throughout history. It was first defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator, a distance that was measured by French astronomers in the late 18th century. This definition was later refined using more accurate measurement…