What is the Elastic Limit Measurement Unit?

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Hello guys , have a question and I can not find the answer.
In what units is measured elastic limit ?

Thanks A lot !
 
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If it is given in terms of maximum stress, it will be N/m^2 or Pa.
If is in terms on maximum strain, will be unit-less.
 

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