SI derived units

QUANTITY

UNIT NAME

UNIT SYMBOL

Area

Square meter*

m2

Cubic meter*

m3

Liter†

L = dm3

Clearance

Liter/second†

L/s

Concentration

  • Mass

Kilogram/liter†

kg/L

  • Substance

Mole/liter†

mol/L

Density

Kilogram/liter†

kg/L

Electrical potential

Volt*

V = kg m2/s3A

Energy

Joule*

J = kg m2/s2

Frequency

Hertz*

Hz = 1 cycle/s

Mass fraction

Kilogram/kilogram

kg/kg

Molality

Mole/kilogram

mol/kg

Number concentration

Number/liter

L-1

Pressure

Pascal*

Pa = kg/ms2

Temperature

Degree Celsius*

°C = °K - 273.15


*Derived coherent unit.
†Derived noncoherent unit.
‡Both "L" and "I" have been accepted by the IUPAC and the General Conference on Weights and Measures as symbols for the liter.