Table of Units
The unit system used throughout is SI (Système International d’Unités). In addition to the basic units, several derived units are also used. For each unit, the Table of Units lists the symbol, a description, and the SI name.
| Symbol | Description | SI Name |
|---|---|---|
| \({{}^{\circ}\text{C}}\) | temperature | centigrade |
| \({\text{J}}\) | energy | joule |
| \({\text{kg}}\) | mass | kilogram |
| \({\text{m}}\) | length | metre |
| \({\text{s}}\) | time | second |
| \({\text{W}}\) | power | watt |
Table of Units