Story of Weights and Measures

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1954

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Credits: Foster E. Grossnickle

Description: Traces the evolution of our present measuring systems. Presents the historic background of the measuring systems by including the Egyptian cubit, the Roman foot, and the measuring sticks of Germany. Shows the development of the measure for length, area, and volume and explains the need for a common standard.

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