Metre–tonne–second system of units

The MTS system was introduced around 1919, absolute, mechanical unit system in France, which is on the base units meter (m), tonne ( t) and second ( s ) was based. Derived units were among other Rochester for the volume, Sthen for the power and Pièze for printing.

With the development of the international system of units, it lost its importance and finally went on in this.

• Size and unit system