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Names and letter symbols for prefixes that denote multiplication of a unit by the binary multiplier 210n, where n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 are defined. Although the prefixes may be used with all units in all fields where multiplication by a binary multiplier is found to be appropriate, their primary use is in the field of information technology.
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SASB/SCC14 - SCC14 - Quantities, Units, and Letter Symbols
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2016-09-22
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SCC14.3 - Unit Symbols Subcommittee
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SASB/SCC14 - SCC14 - Quantities, Units, and Letter Symbols
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This standard covers letter symbols for units of measurement. The symbols given are intended for all applications, including use in text and equations, in graphs and diagrams, and on panels, labels, and nameplates.
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Revision of IEEE Std 260.1-1993, Letter symbols for units of measurement are covered in this standard.
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Letter symbols used to represent physical quantities in the field of electrical science and electrical engineering are defined. The symbols are independent of the units employed or special values assigned. Also included are selected symbols for mathematics and for physical constants.
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Reaffirmed 2008. Names and letter symbols for prefixes that denote multiplication of a unit by the binary multiplier 2 10 n ,where n =1,2,3,4,5,or 6 are defined. Although the prefixes may be used with all units in all fields where multiplication by a binary multiplier is found to be appropriate, their primary use is in the field of information technology.
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