e-VIM

measurement unit

real scalar quantity, defined and adopted by convention, with which any other quantity of the same kind can be compared to express the ratio of the two quantities as a number.

• UF: unit
• UF: unit of measurement
• RT: metrological traceability to a measurement unit
• BT: (reference)
• NT: submultiple of a unit
• NT: multiple of a unit
• NT: coherent derived unit
• NT: (in-system measurement unit)
• NT: off-system measurement unit
• RT: conversion factor between units
• RT: unit equation
• BT: (quantity expressed by a measurement unit)