Abbreviations and Symbols

by jaced.com on October 26, 2007

in FYI

If you specify a unit of measure and use an abbreviation or a symbol, always use a numeral with it - do not spell the number out.

  • 5 mi
  • 6 h
  • 16 mm movies
  • He is 6′9″ tall

For two or more quantities, the abbreviation or symbol is repeated if it is closed up to the number but not if it is separated.

  • 10%-25%
  • 32°F-212°F
  • 3 x 5 cm
  • 2 x 6 in

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