The default length unit for Ansa imported step model is mm, and the weight is ton. However, the SI unit we commonly use is m for length and kg for weight. The conversion between the two units is shown in the following table.
LENGTH | MASS | TIME | FORCE | STRESS | ENERGY | DENSITY | YOUNG’s MUDULUS | Velocity (56.3KPH) | GRAVITY |
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m | kg | s | N | Pa | Joule | 7.83E+03 | 2.07E+11 | 15.64 | 9.81 |
mm | ton | s | N | MPa | N-mm | 7.83E-09 | 2.07E+05 | 1.564E+04 | 9.81E+03 |
When defining model parameters, care should be taken to select the corresponding unit system based on the length.