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Abbreviations for Common Measurement Units
| Measurement | SI Unit | SI Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| Length | meter | m |
| Mass | kilogram | kg |
| Volume | liter | L |
| Quantity of substance | mole | mol |
| Molecular weight of substance | grams per mole | g/mol |
| Time | second | s |
| Temperature | kelvin | K |
| Electric current | ampere | A |
| Luminous intensity | candela | cd |
