Unit Statement

Defines a unit of measure.

Syntax

[ @SI ] Unit name(s) [ = expression ]

[ @SI ] Unit ( parameter In unit ) name(s) = expression

@SI: Optional indication of an SI unit.
name(s): Mandatory one or more names with a space between each. All names identify the same unit. You can give the plurals of names with parentheses, such as “meter(s)”.
expression: A conversion factor.; Optional in the usual construct.; Mandatory in the offset-scale construct.
parameter: Mandatory in the offset-scale construct. You use it with expression for a unit with an offset scale, such as a unit of temperature.
unit: A different unit that is related to this unit.

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@SI Unit meter(s) metre(s) m
Unit light_year(s) ly = 9.4605284 petameters
Unit Kelvin K
Unit (k In Kelvin) degree_C degrees_C = k + 273.15