Comprehensive measurement reference with practical tables and conversions
This edition compiles units, standards, and conversion data in a single, ready‑to‑use volume. It offers detailed tables and explanations that help professionals work across systems, from mechanical and electrical units to heat and density data. The book is framed around practical measurement work, with emphasis on standard references and reliable data.
- Learn about fundamental and derived units, conversion factors, and dimensional formulas
- Access tables for converting U.S. weights and measures, metric equivalents, and various systems of units
- Find data on heat, electrical, magnetic, and optical units, plus barometric and acoustic references
- Explore tables of densities, specific heats, thermal conductivities, and related physical properties
Ideal for engineers, scientists, and students who need quick access to standard measurements and reliable reference data.Smithsonian Tables