title: [The SI unit system].
abstract: The German "Law for Units of Measure" have restricted the number of units of measure acceptable for business and official dealings. As of January 1, 1978, many common units are no longer to be used. They have been replaced by less familiar units.
mesh_terms: D005860:Germany, West; D008792:Metric System
vernacular_title: Das SI-Einheiten-System.