Units and Equations Reference

Force

  • Newtons (N)
  • Pounds-force (lbf)

Mass

  • Pounds-mass (lbm)
  • Kilograms (kg)

Time

  • Seconds (s)
  • Minutes (min)
  • Hours (h)

Distance

  • Meters (m)

Velocity:

$v = \frac{m}{s}$

Acceleration:

$a = \frac{m}{s^2}$

Energy

  • Joules (J)
  • Calories (cal)

Power:

$P = \frac{J}{s} = V \cdot A$

Pressure

  • Pascals (Pa)
  • Pounds per square inch (psi)
  • Bar
  • Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

Torque

\(\tau = N \cdot m\) or in Imperial units:
\(\tau = ft \cdot lbf\)