What is NPL?
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology.
Lighting now labelled in lumens
On 1 September 2010, EU legislation comes into force requiring lighting to be labelled in terms of lumens, instead of electrical watts.
As the UK's National Measurement Institute, NPL undertakes a wide portfolio of internationally acclaimed research that delivers real impact.
NPL helps many companies with their technical challenges; our commercial services are built on our heritage as a leader in accuracy, calibration & testing, innovation and research.
Find out more about the interesting things we do - from measuring time to building water rockets, including information on our educational resources.
Finding Us
NPL is located in Teddington which is on the outskirts of London.
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Careers
Based in a unique research environment, we offer state of the art laboratories, a competitive salary and excellent benefits which include 27 days holiday, an on-site crèche, subsidised restaurant and a sports and social club.