Unit Statement
Defines a unit of measure.
Syntax
Unit [ ( parameter In unit ) ] [ %SI ] name(s) [ = expression ]
Parts
- parameter
- Optional. A numeric variable that can be used in the expression, acting as a placeholder when defining units with offset scales, such as temperature.
- unit
- A related unit to the one being defined
- %SI
- Optional indication of an SI unit.
- name(s)
- Necessary. One or more names separated by spaces. All names are synonymous. Plural forms can be created by using rounded brackets.
- expression
- Optional. A conversion factor.
Instructions
Describe
Examples
Unit %SI 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