Measurements are sometimes we do not appreciate the grand importance measurements play in our lives.
Cooking properly. Cooking of all forms is based on proper attention to measurement.
Purchasing clothes. Now, how important could measurements be when selecting clothes?
Making estimations. At home to office-Time taken estimation.
Keeping yourself warm or cool. adjustment on thermostat to remain at a safe and healthy temperature
In Transportation, Capacity of Vehicle, Fuel to be filled.
Using the analogy, without metrology, life would be very difficult. Imagine doing the following without (Metrology) measurement
Going to the gas station to fill up your vehicle and trying to figure out whether you are getting an exact litre of gas for the price you paid.
Over filling (a loss to you) or under filling (illegal by trade laws) jars of peanut butter in your production facility.
Breaking a record at a sporting event by milliseconds and not receiving credit.