Some SI-derived Units with Special Names |
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Quantity |
Unit (Symbol) |
Derivation
Mechanical
force
Newton (N)
(m kg)/s²
pressure
pascal (Pa)
N/m²
energy, work
joule (J)
N m
power
watt (W)
J/s
frequency
hertz (Hz)
cycles/s
Electrical
electrical potential
volt (V)
W/A
electrical resistance
ohm <W >
V/A
electrical charge
coulomb (C)
A s
electrical capacitance
farad (F)
C/V
magnetic flux
weber (Wb)
V s
magnetic flux density
tesla (T)
Wb/m²
inductance
henry (H)
Wb/A
Light
luminous flux
lumen (lm)
c d sr
illuminance
lux (lx)
lm/m²
For more information see the article WEIGHTS & MEASURES.