Table 1.1 shows such a list of USCS units with corresponding SI units and symbols prepared by a civil engineer who normally uses the USCS. The SI units shown in Table 1.1 were obtained from Table 1.3 ...

This book of thermodynamic tables for students is presented in the widely used SI (metric) unit system and is an updated version of the previous edition. In addition to steam and refrigerant tables, ...

Appendix IV gives the international system of prefixes and units. Use of SI units is recommended, but the author should report in units and symbols most appropriate for the subject and the audience.

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