Science, Tech, Math › Science Derived Unit Definition Print Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on December 04, 2019 In chemistry, a derived unit is an SI unit of measurement derived as a product of one or more of the seven base units. For example, the SI unit of force is the derived unit newton (N): One newton is equal to 1 m·kg/s2. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Derived Unit Definition." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, thoughtco.com/definition-of-derived-unit-605009. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2021, February 16). Derived Unit Definition. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-derived-unit-605009 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Derived Unit Definition." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-derived-unit-605009 (accessed March 28, 2024). copy citation