Derived Units

Physical
Quantity

Unit

Symbol

Definition

Volume

liter

l

1000 cm3

Temperature

Celsius

C

K - 273.16

Temperature

Fahrenheit

F

 

Heat

joule

J

The work performed by a
force of 1 newton acting
through a distance of 1 meter

Pressure

Pascal

Pa

The force of 1 newton acting
on an area of 1 m2

Density

g/cm3

F

The mass of 1 cm3