| Unit | joule |
|---|---|
| Symbol | J |
| Quantity | energy |
| Defining Resolution |
CGPM Resolution 12 (1960) |
| Unit Type | Named SI derived unit |
| Unit expressed in terms of SI base units | $$\text{kg}^{}\ \ \text{m}^{2}\ \ \text{s}^{-2}\ \ $$ |
| Unit expressed in terms of other SI units | $$\text{N}^{}\ \ \text{m}^{}\ \ $$ |