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.