units_get_si_unit

units_get_si_unit returns the SI unit for the given unit.

ssUnitSI = units_get_si_unit(oUnit, ssUnit)

Return Value

ssUnitSI is a unit from the unit table, column “SI Unit” (see Unit Converter). If the unit is unknown the return value is an empty string.

Parameters

oUnit

Is the unit converter object, returned by units.

ssUnit

ssUnit is one of the defined units (see Unit Converter).

Comment

The units_get_si_unit(oUnit, ssUnit) can also be invoked in the following form: oUnit.si(ssUnit).

Example

o = units()
units_get_si_unit(o, "HP")
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History

Version Description
R2013.11 New.

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