About Nist Weights And Measures Division
National Institute of Standards and Technology Weights and Measures Division. W&M works with the National Conference on Weights and Measures to develop uniform weights and measures laws, regulations, and procedures. W&M provides training to State and local weights and measures officials and to State and industry metrologists. W&M publishes NIST Handbook 44, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Equipment, and Handbook 130, Uniform Laws and Regulations - In the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality. W&M publishes NIST Handbook 133, Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods