SI base units of measurement
Part 1 SI base units of measurement
Item | Quantity | Name | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.1 | mass | kilogram | kg | The SI definition of kilogram |
Note: Because the name for the legal unit of measurement for mass contains a prefix, the names for other units of measurement for mass are formed by combining prefixes with gram as described in Part 4 in the way mentioned in guidelines issued by the Chief Metrologist under subsection 7B(1) of the Act. | ||||
1.2 | amount of substance | mole | mol | The SI definition of mole |
1.3 | length | metre | m | The SI definition of metre |
1.4 | time | second | s | The SI definition of second |
1.5 | luminous intensity | candela | cd | The SI definition of candela |
1.6 | thermodynamic temperature | kelvin | K | The SI definition of kelvin |
1.7 | electric current | ampere | A | The SI definition of ampere |
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