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Institute for National Measurement Standards
General FAQ
Mechanical Metrology FAQ
Time Services FAQ
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Institute for National Measurement Standards

Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ

 How can I view the pdf-formatted documents which are posted on this site?
 Is INMS ISO certified?
 How can I obtain published international and Canadian standards?

Mechanical Metrology FAQ

 How many pounds are in an Imperial Ton?
 Are measurements made by the Mechanical Metrology Group traceable?
 What kind of uncertainties are provided with calibration reports issued by the Mechanical Metrology Group?
 How often should my mass set be recalibrated?
 How should I ship my dead weight tester to NRC/INMS for calibration?
 What is a control chart and how do I use one?

Time Services FAQ

 Is the year 2000 a leap year?
 What is a leap second?
 When do the seasons start?
 What are the sunset and sunrise times for my area this year?
 When does daylight saving time start and end?
 How can I get a copy of the Canadian time zone map in postscript (.eps and .pdf) format?
 What is the date for Easter Sunday?
 Is there a standard for documenting date and time?
 Why does the 3rd Millennium and the 21st Century start on 1 Jan 2001?
 What is a Cesium Atomic Clock?


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