Degree (temperature)

The term degree ( Grd, grd ) in Germany was allowed until the end of 1974 designation at temperature differences. It was used mainly in the technical system of units and cgs systems. A temperature difference of 1 deg in this case means that the difference between two temperatures is 1 K.

Today in the indication of temperature differences in Germany, only the unit Kelvin is recommended Conforms to DIN 1345. When specifying differences Celsius temperature but also the degree Celsius may be used in accordance with DIN 1301-1.

The notation Δ1 ° C is non-standard and should be avoided.

• Temperature unit
• Outdated unit (Physics)