Measurement of the volume of liquids and gases

Accurate volume measurements mean that quantities of liquid and gas can be reliably determined in industry, research and trade. METAS calibrates reference volumes and thus creates the basis for traceable measurement results.

Volume measurement in everyday life

Volume is measured when liquids or gases are bought and sold, dosed or processed. Even small measurement deviations can make a financial difference when working with large quantities of fuel or affect the dosage of medication.

METAS calibrates reference volumes used to test and calibrate volume measuring devices. This makes volume measurements of liquid and gas quantities metrologically traceable, reliable and internationally comparable.

Typical applications of volume measurements

The measurement of volumes using volume standards is used in various fields:

• Metrology and calibration laboratories: for calibrating reference containers
• Filling stations and fuel trading: for calibrating filling station pumps and for level measurement
• Food and beverage industry: for monitoring filling plants and checking compliance with the legally prescribed filling quantities
• Laboratory analytics: for calibrating metering devices and reference volumes

Our services in the field of volume

Our range of services in the field of volume includes, in particular, the calibration of reference volumes from 50 mL to several thousand L.

Measuring methods and technologies

The volume measurements at METAS are primarily based on the following measurement principles:

• Gravimetric measuring principle for calibrations with minimum measurement uncertainty
• Comparison with reference volumes

Quality and expertise

You can find information on the quality of our services on the “Integrated Management System” page.

Enquiry and contact

Flow Laboratory
Federal Institute of Metrology METAS
Lindenweg 50
3003 Bern-Wabern

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