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{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Office of Weights and Measures
|OrganizationType=Government
|Mission=To promote uniformity in U.S. weights and measures laws, regulations, and standards; to provide technical support to state and local weights and measures officials, ensuring fairness and accuracy in commerce.
|ParentOrganization=National Institute of Standards and Technology
|CreationLegislation=Established by the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST)
|Employees=20
|OrganizationExecutive=Chief
|Services=Standard Setting; Technical Assistance; Training
|HeadquartersLocation=39.14467, -77.21635
|HeadquartersAddress=100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
|Website=https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures
}}
'''Office of Weights and Measures (OWM)''' within NIST works to ensure accuracy in commerce by developing standards and providing support for weights and measures across the United States.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures}}

==Mission==

The mission of OWM is to maintain national standards for weights and measures, foster uniformity in their application, and support state and local weights and measures programs. By doing so, OWM helps protect consumers and businesses from unfair trade practices, ensuring marketplace equity through accurate measurement.

==Parent organization==

OWM is part of the [[National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)]], which falls under the [[U.S. Department of Commerce]].

==Legislation==

OWM was established by the activities of what was once the National Bureau of Standards, now NIST, without specific legislation but as part of its mandate to promote standards.

==Partners==

* State and local weights and measures agencies
* National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)
* Industry stakeholders in measurement technology

==Number of employees==

OWM has approximately 20 employees.

==Organization structure==

*'''Office of the Chief''' oversees policy and operations.
*'''Standards Development''' for national measurement standards.
*'''Laboratory Metrology''' provides calibration and testing services.
*'''Program Coordination''' works with states to implement standards.

==List of programs==

* Model Laws and Regulations for Weights and Measures
* Training Programs for Weights and Measures Officials
* Laboratory Metrology Services
* [[National Type Evaluation Program]] (NTEP)

==Last total enacted budget==

The specific budget for OWM is not publicly detailed as it is part of NIST's broader budget.

==Leader==

OWM is led by a Chief.

==Services provided==

OWM provides services by developing and promoting uniform standards, offering technical assistance, training state and local officials on measurement standards, and conducting research to advance measurement science. It also evaluates and certifies measuring devices used in trade.

==Regulations overseen==

While OWM does not directly oversee regulations, it significantly influences the development and adoption of weights and measures standards nationwide, which are then incorporated into state and local regulations to ensure consistency and accuracy in commerce.

==Headquarters address==

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

==Website==

https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures

==Wikipedia article==

There is no specific Wikipedia article for OWM; for related information, see [[wikipedia:National Institute of Standards and Technology]].

==External links==
* https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures
* https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures/about-weights-and-measures
* https://www.ncwm.net/

[[Category:National Institute of Standards and Technology]]