.. _sQ_uml:

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ScalarQuantity
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ScalarQuantity is an object composed of a numerical value and any valid SI unit
symbol or any number of accepted non-SI unit symbols. It is serialized in the
JSON file as a string containing a numerical value followed by the unit symbol,
for example,

- "3.4 m" (SI)
- "2.3 bar" (non-SI)