1Which is the dimensional formula of temperature?
Temperature works out to [K].
SI base quantitiesClass 11, Units and Measurements
Dimensional formula of Temperature
[K]
The SI base quantity for thermodynamic temperature. A change of one kelvin equals a change of one degree Celsius.
How to get the dimensional formula of temperature
- Temperature is one of the seven SI base quantities, so its dimension is written directly: [K].
Three questions on temperature
2What is the SI unit of temperature?
The SI unit of temperature is the kelvin (K).
3Do temperature and amount of substance have the same dimensions?
Temperature is [K] but amount of substance is [mol].
An equation that uses temperature
Equation checker
Matching dimensions are necessary, not sufficient. A check cannot see pure numbers such as 1/2 or 2π, so a consistent equation can still be wrong.
Read as
P V = n R TPV[M L2 T-2]=nRT[M L2 T-2]Dimensionally consistentEvery term is [M L2 T-2]
Temperature: quick answers
What is the dimensional formula of temperature?
The dimensional formula of temperature is [K]. It is one of the seven SI base quantities.
What is the SI unit of temperature?
The SI unit of temperature is the kelvin (K).
Is temperature dimensionless?
No. Temperature has the dimensions [K].