IEEE/ASTM Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI) : The Modern Metric System / / IEEE

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910135331003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, N.Y. : , : IEEE, , 1997
• ISBN: 0-7381-3559-3
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (70 pages)
• Collana: IEEE/ASTM ; ; SI 10-1997
• Disciplina: 681.2
• Soggetti: Measuring instruments
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Sommario/riassunto: Guidance for the use of the modern metric system is given. Known as the International System of Units (abbreviated SI), the system is intended as a basis for worldwide standardization of measurement units. Information is included on SI, a list of units recognized for use with SI, and a list of conversion factors, together with general guidance on proper style and usage.