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Foundations of Physics

Fundamental Constants

Universal physical quantities whose numerical values are constant in space and time throughout the cosmos.

SI unit Various

In depth

Fundamental constants determine the structure of physical laws and the scale of nature. The 2019 SI revision fixed exact numerical values for seven fundamental constants to define all measurement units.

Examples in the real world

Speed of light in vacuum (c), Planck's constant (h), elementary charge (e), Boltzmann constant (kB), and Gravitational constant (G).