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Wavenumber

inverse metrem⁻¹

The SI unit of wavenumber.

Dimension
1/L
Canonical signature
L^-1
System
si
Exactness
Exact

Definition record

How this unit is defined

Canonical base
1 m⁻¹ = 1 m⁻¹
Conversion type
linear
Aliases
1/m, per metre, m-1

Same dimension

Related units

dot per inchcssdpidioptresi accepteddptinverse centimetresicm⁻¹pixel per centimetrecssppcmkaysermetric historicalkayser

Common conversions

Every conversion routes through the canonical base of the dimension.

1 m⁻¹ = 1 m⁻¹

Exact relationship

10 m⁻¹ = 10 m⁻¹

Exact relationship