This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory requirements for units of measurement within the United Kingdom. The text serves as a statutory instrument issued by the British government to define the authorized units for trade, industry, and public administration. It provides the technical specifications necessary to ensure consistency and compliance with national and international standards of measurement.

Legal professionals and regulatory bodies utilize this text as a foundational reference for statutory compliance regarding measurement standards. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is characteristic of formal legislative drafting.