The SI base units are:
| Physical quantity | Symbol | Name of SI base unit | Symbol for SI unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| length | l | metre | m |
| mass | m | kilogram | kg |
| time | t | second | s |
| electric current | I | ampere | A |
| thermodynamic temperature | T | kelvin | K |
| amount of substance | n | mole | mol |
| luminous intensity | Iv | candela | cd |
All other physical units can be derived from these seven SI base units.
The SI prefixes are applied to abbreviate long numbers.
To do: merge Standards and Units with this. Incorporate operational definitions of units.
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