Units of measurement Definition and 21 Threads

  1. inuka00123

    Problem about units conversion: cm^2 --> m^2

    in the problem 100 cm is obviously equal to 1m, and 10cm is equal to 1/10m and it is equal to 0.1m, but when you take the square of the 10cm it is obviously does not equal (1/10m)² nor (0.1m)², therefore (10cm x 10cm ≠ 1/10m x 1/10m = 0.1m x 0.1m), then to what 10cm x 10cm is equal to in meters...
  2. Safinaz

    Help to convert units of a simple formula

    The value of H equals ## 10^{3}## in natural units, According to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_units, ## t \sim 10^{-21} sec = 10^{21} Hz ##, and since ## \text{GeV} \sim 10^{24} \text{Hz } ##, ## GeV \sim 10^{24} \times 10^{-21} = 10^3 ## in natural units. So is this conversion...
  3. J

    Calculating inductance -- Mystery units?

    Hello. I would like to replicate the plot (a figure) provided in an example. The example is presented in a journal paper and shows the calculation for the inductance of a motor with known torque and angular speed. Below is the figure, and the table of parameters provided in the paper Border...
  4. Safinaz

    How to convert units when calculating a dimensionless quantity?

    The original quantity is given in this paper: [reference][1], equations: (31-33-34), where ##a(\eta)= \frac{1}{H\eta}##, so I considered in (1) only the constants which share by dimensions to ##P##. Any help is appreciated! [1]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0703290
  5. F

    Graduate Convention of units for densities in cosmology

    I have a table of densities of galaxies : Expected number density of galaxies for photometric survey per unit area and redshift intervals, ##\mathrm{d} N / \mathrm{d} \Omega \mathrm{d} z\left[\mathrm{sr}^{-1}\right]## and the corresponding density of galaxies per ##\operatorname{arcmin}^2## for...
  6. A

    Graduate How to convert mW/m^2 to W/m^2/nm?

    I have a vizier catalog with H-alpha fluxes as logF(Haplha) in units as mW/m^2. See sample data here: http://vizier.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/VizieR-3?-source=J/MNRAS/431/2/fluxes How do I convert mW/m^2 to W/m^2/nm or erg/s/cm^2/A? The first entry is logF(Halpha) = -12.03 mW/m^2
  7. N

    High School How to describe complicated dimensions?

    Hi, just wondering if the dimension of velocity is m/s that can be described as what distance is passed in a specific time, then how can I describe volt which is kg•m²÷s³÷A? Mass in the area that moved... I can't even imagine. Thanks.
  8. B

    Undergrad Which units is this conversion factor for (molar volume)? 0.023901488

    I'm getting the wrong results when using an old, undocumented code and just realized there's a number lurking in it that I can't account for. It's: 0.023901488 and it is multiplied with molar volume and pressure. I have searched for a couple of hours but just can't figure out what the units...
  9. Safinaz

    Undergrad Converting density unit ##MeV^4## to SI units

    How to transform density unit in natural units $MeV^4$ to SI units $kg/m^3$, Here's my trial: ##MeV^4 = (10^6)^4 ~ eV^4 = 10^{24} ~ eV^4 ##, ## eV = 1.6 * 10^{-19}~ kg~ m^2 / sec^2, ## ##MeV^4 = 10^{24} ~ 1.6^4 * 10^{-40} ~ kg^4 m^8 / sec^8 ## This is not simply ##kg/m^3##! Any help how to...
  10. A. Neumaier

    Undergrad Redefining the Mass Unit: Counting Particles for Precision

    Can you give details?
  11. AdrianMachin

    Multiplying epsilon naught by a length quantity

    Homework Statement Note that this formula (##C=4 \pi \epsilon_0 R##) and the others we have derived for capacitance involve the constant multiplied by a quantity that has the dimensions of a length. Homework Equations ##\epsilon_0## has the following units in SI: $$\frac {C^2} {N \cdot m^2}$$...
  12. nomadreid

    Undergrad Cgs or SI in quantum field theory?

    I have an acquaintance who maintains that in quantum field theory, primarily the cgs system is used. OK, I know it's not really important, but I was under the impression that everyone had switched to SI. (My book on quantum field theory has very few actual quantities with units outside of GeV...
  13. Nader AbdlGhani

    Undergrad Why Planck's Constant Has Dimensions and a Unit?

    Despite being a constant, It has both dimensions and a unit, can someone kindly explain why ?
  14. Si1entShad0w

    High School Understanding the Equations and Units

    I have been struggling through my physics class this summer (it doesn't help that 5 months worth of material is crammed into 2 months in an online classroom). This site has helped me out a lot, but I am still stumbling through understanding when to use certain equations. When I started reading...
  15. N

    Dimensional Analysis: Subtracting Units & Unitless Numbers

    this question is about dimensional analysis involving a number with units and a number with no units, if the question is already answered in another post please redirect me if not here is a simple example, for example, : say i have 2[in]-1. the 1 is dimensionless and the 2 has units of [in]...
  16. D

    Calculating something wrong with Poiseuille's Law

    Homework Statement At resting, can you breath sufficient air through a tube of 100 cm length and 2 cm radius? normal resting respiration rate: 10 - 20 breaths per minute (3 - 6 seconds per breath) normal resting respiration volume: 0.5 L normal pressure difference in respiration = 1 mmHg =...
  17. D

    A strange inconsistency when calculating area with decimals

    I have a question about a seemingly illogical and strange aspect of multiplication and unit conversion that I have never noticed until now. It concerns the issue of finding the area of a square/rectangle when the length and width are expressed as decimals/fractions. Ordinarily, when you find...
  18. Yohanes Nuwara

    Can you explain this 'Theory of Everything' formula?

    I recently come across with an amazing equation of Theory of Everything; I wonder if TOE has been formulated (?) I found this equation on a website, check it out http://www.preposterousuniverse.com/blog/2013/01/04/the-world-of-everyday-experience-in-one-equation/. While seeing briefly this...
  19. C

    Angular momentum Units a very basic question

    I have a very basic questions about units for angular momentum. The measure is in kg m^2/s Angular velocity is in radians/s and therefore radians do not appear in the units. Here is my question, can we leave this in degees/s? Sure its not used but is it wrong? If we are dealing with...
  20. G

    Measuring Length, Area & Volume: Classical vs Quantum Physics

    I am talking about length area and volume. As I reason it out in my own mind area (and volume) is based on length and involves 2 random measurements of length that are combined (with multiplication as the device of convention - could any other function be used to work as well and as...
  21. A

    Units of Measurement for Railcar Operating Loads

    Hi everybody! Would someone please advise on the following matter. I'm making up a table of railcar operating loads. One of the column includes abbreviated units of measurement such as kN, MN, N/mm2, etc. The question is: How should I title the column? I was thinking about titling it...