5. Base unit of weights and measures. - (1) The base unit of - (i) length shall be the metre; (ii) mass shall be the kilogram; (iii) time shall be the second; (iv) electric current shall be the ampere; (v) thermodynamic temperature shall be the kelvin; (vi) luminous intensity shall be the candela; and (vii) amount of substance shall be the mole. (2) The specifications of the base units mentioned in sub-section (1), derived units and other units shall be such as may be prescribed. |