Article 6 UnitsI1
United Kingdom
The non-SI units listed in column 2 of the Table must be used either in lieu of, or in addition to, SI unitsf1 as primary units of measurement under this Order.
Table
Non-SI units for use with SI units
| Specific quantity | Non-SI Unit | Symbol | Definition (in terms of SI units) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass | tonne | T | 1 t = 103 kg |
| Time | hour | H | 1 h = 60 min = 3,600 s |
| Volume | litre | L | 1 L = 1 dm3 = 10-3 m3 |
Annotations
Commencement
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Art. 6 in force at 26.5.2021, see art. 1
Footnotes
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The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is the international standard for measurement.