Preferred Label : base quantity;
IUPAC definition : One of the quantities that, in a system of quantities, are conventionally accepted
as functionally independent of one another. In the SI, these are: length, mass, time,
electric current, temperature, amount of substance, and luminous intensity. All other
physical quantities (and units) are regarded as being derived from these base quantities
(and base units).;
Origin ID : B00609;
See also
One of the quantities that, in a system of quantities, are conventionally accepted
as functionally independent of one another. In the SI, these are: length, mass, time,
electric current, temperature, amount of substance, and luminous intensity. All other
physical quantities (and units) are regarded as being derived from these base quantities
(and base units).
