- These are the most common abbreviation used.
- < = less than.
- > = greater than
- C = celsius.
- cm = centimeter.
- cu = cubic.
- dL = deciliter.
- fmol = femtomole.
- fL = femtoliter.
- IU = international unit.
- k = kilo.
- L = liter.
- m = meter.
- m2 = square meter.
- m3 = cubic meter.
- mcg = microgram.
- mEq = milliequivalent.
- mg = milligram.
- mm = millimeter.
- mm Hg = millimeter of mercury.
- mm H2O = millimeter of water.
- mol = Mole.
- mmol = millimole.
- ng = nanogram.
- nm = nanometer.
- pg = picogram.
- µ = micron.
- µL = microliter.
- µ mol = micromole.
- µ3 = cubic micron.
- µm = micrometer.