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SI-derived units

SI-derived units

Domain Unit Name Unit Symbol Symbol in Simcenter Amesim Definition
Geometrical angle radian rad rad 1
Frequency Hertz Hz Hz 1/s
Linear force Newton N N kg.m/s2
Work or energy or heat Joule J J N.m
Enthalpy flow rate and power Watt W W J/s
Electrical charge Coulomb C C A.s
Electrical voltage Volt V V W/A
Electrical capacitance Farad F F C/V
Electrical resistance Ohm W Ohm V/A
Magnetic flux Weber Wb Wb V.s
Magnetic flux density Tesla T T Wb/m2
Electrical inductance Henry H H Wb/A

Figure 508: SI-based units vs SI-derived units

This diagram is obtained from

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Reference/SI-derived_units · retrieved 2026-07-17