Table 1. Units for mass, acceleration and force. System MKS CGS FPS Ton Mass kg slug Acceleration m/s² cm/s² ft/s² Force N= kg. m/s² Dyne = g.cm/s² Pounds (lbs) = slug. ft/s²
The SI is constructed from seven base units, which are adequate to describe most of the measurements used in science, industry and commerce. Quantity. Unit Name.
