SI Units


SI Units, or the International System of Units, is the globally recognized system of measurement used in aviation and other scientific fields. It is based on seven base units: meter (length), kilogram (mass), second (time), ampere (electric current), kelvin (temperature), mole (amount of substance), and candela (luminous intensity). These units are used to measure various physical quantities such as distance, speed, weight, temperature, and pressure in aviation. The use of SI Units ensures consistency and accuracy in measurements across the aviation industry and facilitates communication between different countries and organizations.


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