Planck constant = 6.626 070 15 × 10−34 J·s

Symbol
h
Value
6.626 070 15 × 10−34
Unit
J·s
Uncertainty
exact (by definition)
Copy-ready
6.62607015e-34

Defines the kilogram. Sets the energy of a photon of frequency f as E = hf.

NIST, Fundamental Physical Constants — Complete Listing (2022 CODATA adjustment), retrieved 2026-07-26.

The seven SI defining constants

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