- Q
- [1] The letter on the sidewall of a tire denoting the maximum speed for which it is designed (160 kph or 100mph). See speed rating.[2] A symbol for "throughput."[3] A symbol for the quantity of water discharged, usually in m3s-1.[4] A symbol of merit, often called the Q-factor, for an energy-storing device, resonant system, or tuned circuit.[5] A symbol for "charge."
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.