| Partisiipin perfekti | metred |
| Imperfekti | metred |
| Partisiipin preesens | metring |
| Monikko | metres |
| Yksikön kolmannen persoonan indikatiivin preesens | metres |
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
Historical replicas of metric standards, including an iron metre