Quantity

From WikiMD's Wellnesspedia

(Redirected from Quantities)

Quantity is a property that can exist as a multitude or magnitude, which illustrate the concept of measurement. Quantities can be compared in terms of "more", "less", or "equal", or by assigning a numerical value in terms of a unit of measurement.

Types of Quantity[edit | edit source]

Quantities are categorized into two types: physical quantities and abstract quantities.

Physical Quantity[edit | edit source]

A physical quantity is a physical property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, that can be quantified by measurement. It is an attribute of matter, energy, space, or time that is quantifiable.

Abstract Quantity[edit | edit source]

An abstract quantity is a quantity which can only be understood in terms of its relationship with other quantities. It is a mathematical concept that does not require a physical body for its existence.

Units of Quantity[edit | edit source]

Quantities are expressed in terms of units. These units can be classified into two types: base units and derived units.

Base Units[edit | edit source]

A base unit is a defined unit in a system of measurement that is based on an object or event in the physical world.

Derived Units[edit | edit source]

A derived unit is a unit that is defined by using base units.

See Also[edit | edit source]


Quantity Resources

Find a healthcare provider anywhere in the world quickly and easily!

Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.


Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD