newton (N)

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The newton (symbol N) is a named SI derived unit of force, per the BIPM SI Reference Point.

Name: newton
Symbol: N
Unit type: Named SI derived unit
Quantity kind: force
Expressed in base SI units: kg m s⁻²
Defining resolution: https://si-digital-framework.org/bodies/CGPM#CGPM9-Res7
SI prefix restriction: false

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Original source: si-digital-framework.org
Published on Koskamo by: Koskamo
Citation version: Document v1
Reuse: BIPM SI Reference Point (si-digital-framework.org), the SI defining constants, base and derived units, and prefixes; CC BY 3.0 IGO

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Published by Koskamo2026-10-05
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