| Unit | sievert |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Sv |
| Quantity | dose equivalent |
| Defining Resolution |
CGPM Resolution 5 (1979) |
| Unit Type | Named SI derived unit |
| Unit expressed in terms of SI base units | $$\text{m}^{2}\ \ \text{s}^{-2}\ \ $$ |
| Unit expressed in terms of other SI units | $$\text{J}^{}\ \ \text{kg}^{-1}\ \ $$ |