Table of Contents

FOREWORD
SECTION 0: GENERAL
Scope
SECTION 1: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRINTING SYMBOLS AND NUMBERS
Clause
1.1 Symbols for quantities
1.2 Names and symbols for units
1.3 Numbers
1.4 Mathematical signs and symbols
1.5 Expressions for quantities
1.6 Complex representation of quantities
SECTION 2: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TIME-DEPENDENT QUANTITIES
2.1 Quantities that vary with time periodically
2.2 Quantities that vary with non-periodically
SECTION 3: SYMBOLS FOR QUANTITIES AND THEIR UNITS, SELECTED
CONSTANTS AND SIGNS
3.1 Introduction to tables for quantities and their units
3.2 Introduction to tables for subscripts
3.3 Introduction to the table for mathematical signs and
    symbols
3.4 Introduction to the tables for time-dependent quantities
Annexes
A Greek alphabet
B Glossary of terms concerning letter symbols
  B.1 Terms concerning the structure of letter symbols
  B.2 Styles of letters
      B.2.1 Names of various marks added to a kernel (X)
      B.2.2 Illustrative examples
C Examples of time-dependent quantities
  C.1 Examples of periodic quantities
  C.2 Examples of transient quantities
  C.3 Example of random quantity
D Examples of use of source voltage and source current in
  equivalent circuits
E Special note concerning the rules for the names of
  quantities and units
F Systems of units and quantities
G Bibliography

Abstract

Lists letter symbols for quantities and units used in electrical technology and gives rules for their use and combination. Also specifies alphabets, subscripts, singularity functions, distributions and letter types.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 25
Supersedes	IEC 60027-1 : 1971