Tables of Conversion Factors
This article gives lists of conversion factors for each of a number of physical quantities, which are listed in the index. For each physical quantity, a number of different units (some only of historical interest) are shown and expressed in terms of the corresponding SI unit.
| Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|
| ≡ | exactly equal to |
| ≈ | approximately equal to |
| digits | indicates that digits repeat infinitely (e.g. 8.294369 corresponds to 8.294369369369369…) |
| (H) | of chiefly historical interest |
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