Sackur-Tetrode constant (1 K, 101.325 kPa) = -1.164 870 521 49 (dimensionless)

Value
-1.164 870 521 49
Unit
(dimensionless)
Uncertainty
0.000 000 000 47
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-1.16487052149

The Sackur–Tetrode constant S₀/R: the entropy constant of a monatomic ideal gas at 1 K and one standard atmosphere.

Fixes the absolute entropy of ideal monatomic gases in statistical mechanics; the 100 kPa value is listed beneath.

The same quantity, other ways NIST lists it

Quantity (NIST name)ValueUnitUncertainty
Sackur-Tetrode constant (1 K, 100 kPa)-1.151 707 534 96(dimensionless)0.000 000 000 47

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

Electrical, thermal and X-ray constants

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